Word: CHECK
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Definition of CHECK
- A situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece.
- An inspection or examination.
"I don't know if she will be there, but it's worth a check."
- A control; a limit or stop.
"The castle moat should hold the enemy in check."
- To inspect; to examine.
"Check the oil in your car once a month."
- To verify the accuracy of a text or translation, usually making some corrections (proofread) or many (copyedit).
- (often used with "off") To mark items on a list (with a checkmark or by crossing them out) that have been chosen for keeping or removal or that have been dealt with (for example, completed or verified as correct or satisfactory).
"Check off the items that you've checked (inspected)."
- (usually pluralized) A pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern.
"The tablecloth had red and white checks."
- Any fabric woven with such a pattern.
- To mark with a check pattern.
- Divided into small squares by transverse, perpendicular, and horizontal lines.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "check" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "check" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CHECK a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is CHECK worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in CHECK? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing CHECK:
- # the check effect
- # master of check
- # playing with check
- # in terms of check
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