answer vs check

answer and check both are nouns.

answer and check both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
answer	Yes	No	Yes	No
check	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, check is a hypernym of answer; that is, check is a word with a broader meaning than answer:

answer: match or correspond
check: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

Other hypernyms of answer include agree, correspond, fit, gibe, jibe, match, tally.

answer (noun)	check (noun)
a nonverbal reaction	the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
the speech act of replying to a question	obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation	(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem	the act of inspecting or verifying
the principal pleading by the defendant in response to plaintiff's complaint; in criminal law it consists of the defendant's plea of `guilty' or `not guilty' (or nolo contendere); in civil law it must contain denials of all allegations in the plaintiff's complaint that the defendant hopes to controvert and it can contain affirmative defenses or counterclaims	a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)
	a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
	an appraisal of the state of affairs
	additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
	something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
	the bill in a restaurant
	a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
	a written order directing a bank to pay money
	the state of inactivity following an interruption

answer (verb)	check (verb)
give the correct answer or solution to	slow the growth or development of
respond to a signal	become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
understand the meaning of	make cracks or chinks in
react to a stimulus or command	arrest the motion (of something) abruptly
react verbally	examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
give a defence or refutation of (a charge) or in (an argument)	put a check mark on or near or next to
be satisfactory for; meet the requirements of or serve the purpose of	be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
match or correspond	verify by consulting a source or authority
be liable or accountable	write out a check on a bank account
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity	find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
	place into check
	decline to initiate betting
	hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
	mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
	stop in a chase especially when scent is lost
	abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey
	stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution
	hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
	consign for shipment on a vehicle
	develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
	make an examination or investigation
	lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
	block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
	be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
	be verified or confirmed; pass inspection

answer vs check

answer and check both are nouns.

answer and check both are verbs.

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