check vs catch

check and catch both are nouns.

check and catch both are verbs.

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

As verbs, catch is a hyponym of check; that is, catch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than check:

check: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
catch: check oneself during an action

Other hyponyms of check include conquer, stamp down, subdue, suppress, damp, crucify, mortify, subdue, abnegate, deny, train, bate, thermostat, counteract, countercheck.

check (noun)	catch (noun)
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess	the act of catching an object with the hands
obstructing an opponent in ice hockey	the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king	a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth
the act of inspecting or verifying	a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window
a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)	a restraint that checks the motion of something
a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something	a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
an appraisal of the state of affairs	a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion)
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct	anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching)
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress	a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
the bill in a restaurant	the quantity that was caught
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

check (verb)	catch (verb)
slow the growth or development of	come down with
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only	be struck or affected by
make cracks or chinks in	delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned
arrest the motion (of something) abruptly	detect a blunder or misstep
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition	discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
put a check mark on or near or next to	grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something	become aware of
verify by consulting a source or authority	be the catcher
write out a check on a bank account	catch up with and possibly overtake
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort	take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
place into check	succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase
decline to initiate betting	capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of	to hook or entangle
mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on	attract and fix
stop in a chase especially when scent is lost	cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled
abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey	spread or be communicated
stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution	take in and retain
hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping	reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot
consign for shipment on a vehicle	apprehend and reproduce accurately
develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control	attract; cause to be enamored
make an examination or investigation	reach in time
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits	hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey	perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics	see or watch
be verified or confirmed; pass inspection	suffer from the receipt of
	perceive by hearing
	get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly
	check oneself during an action
	start burning

check vs catch

check and catch both are nouns.

check and catch both are verbs.

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