bind vs check

bind and check both are nouns.

bind and check both are verbs.

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

As nouns, check is a hypernym of bind; that is, check is a word with a broader meaning than bind:

bind: something that hinders as if with bonds
check: something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

Other hypernyms of bind include balk, baulk, deterrent, handicap, hinderance, hindrance, impediment.

bind (noun)	check (noun)
something that hinders as if with bonds	the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
	obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
	(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
	the act of inspecting or verifying
	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

bind (verb)	check (verb)
cause to be constipated	slow the growth or development of
form a chemical bond with	become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted	make cracks or chinks in
make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope	arrest the motion (of something) abruptly
fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord	examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
provide with a binding	put a check mark on or near or next to
stick to firmly	be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
secure with or as if with ropes	verify by consulting a source or authority
wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose	write out a check on a bank account
create social or emotional ties	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

bind vs check

bind and check both are nouns.

bind and check both are verbs.

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