check vs control

check and control both are nouns.

check and control both are verbs.

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

As verbs, check and control are synonyms defined as:

check and control: be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

Other synonyms of check include ascertain, assure, ensure, insure, see, see to it.

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

check: be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
control: verify by using a duplicate register for comparison

Other hyponyms of check include proof, proofread, double-check, cross-check, cinch, card, spot-check, cover.

As verbs, check and control are synonyms defined as:

check and control: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

Other synonyms of check include contain, curb, hold, hold in, moderate.

check (noun)	control (noun)
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess	the activity of managing or exerting control over something
obstructing an opponent in ice hockey	(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc
(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king	a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
the act of inspecting or verifying	power to direct or determine
a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)	discipline in personal and social activities
a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something	great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
an appraisal of the state of affairs	a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct	the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress	a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance
the bill in a restaurant	a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.	the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
a written order directing a bank to pay money
the state of inactivity following an interruption

check (verb)	control (verb)
slow the growth or development of	have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only	be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
make cracks or chinks in	verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
arrest the motion (of something) abruptly	handle and cause to function
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition	maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage
put a check mark on or near or next to	exercise authoritative control or power over
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something	lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
verify by consulting a source or authority	check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
write out a check on a bank account	place under restrictions; limit access to by law
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

check vs control

check and control both are nouns.

check and control both are verbs.

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