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check

Q: How does the verb 'check' contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of check are bridle , curb , and restrain . While all these words mean "to hold back from or control in doing something," check implies restraining or impeding a progress, activity, or impetus. // trying to check government spending

Q: In what contexts can 'bridle' take the place of 'check'?

While in some cases nearly identical to check , bridle implies keeping under control by subduing or holding in. // bridle an impulse to throw the book down

Q: When can 'curb' be used instead of 'check'?

Although the words curb and check have much in common, curb suggests an abrupt or drastic checking. // learn to curb your appetite

Q: Where would 'restrain' be a reasonable alternative to 'check'?

In some situations, the words restrain and check are roughly equivalent. However, restrain suggests holding back by force or persuasion from acting or from going to extremes. // restrained themselves from laughing

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Synonyms & Antonyms of check

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 the amount owed at a bar or restaurant or the slip of paper stating the amount

diners at that temple of gastronomy often look shocked when they receive the check

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bill,
tab

Words Related to check

invoice,
receipt

score,
tally

2 a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition

made a careful check of the antique table before buying it

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once-over,
perusal

3 a record of goods sold or services performed together with the costs due

request a detailed check from the company before sending any money

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receipt,
reckoning

score,
tally

4 a small sheet of plastic, paper, or paperboard showing that the bearer has a claim to something (as admittance)

handed over a check for his coat

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5 something that limits one's freedom of action or choice

the judiciary is intended to be a check on the executive and legislative branches of government

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freedom,
latitude

6 an irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure

the network of fine checks on the surface would indicate that the painting is quite old

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crevasse

craze,
hairline

fracture,
rupture

7 the stopping of a process or activity

the announcement of bad news gave a sudden check to the celebration

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mop-up,
phaseout

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check

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Synonyms & Antonyms of check (Entry 2 of 2)

1 to be in agreement on every point

their story of what happened checks with the report of the eyewitness

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Phrases Synonymous with check

fall in with

Near Antonyms for check

negate,
nullify

Antonyms for check

2 to bring (something) to a standstill

a tree finally checked the skidding car

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3 to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)

check your enthusiasm a bit, and think before you marry someone you just met

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Antonyms for check

lose

Frequently Asked Questions About check

How does the verb check contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of check are bridle, curb, and restrain. While all these words mean "to hold back from or control in doing something," check implies restraining or impeding a progress, activity, or impetus.

trying to check government spending

In what contexts can bridle take the place of check?

While in some cases nearly identical to check, bridle implies keeping under control by subduing or holding in.

bridle an impulse to throw the book down

When can curb be used instead of check?

Although the words curb and check have much in common, curb suggests an abrupt or drastic checking.

learn to curb your appetite

Where would restrain be a reasonable alternative to check?

In some situations, the words restrain and check are roughly equivalent. However, restrain suggests holding back by force or persuasion from acting or from going to extremes.

restrained themselves from laughing

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