check vs hold

check and hold both are nouns.

check and hold both are verbs.

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

As verbs, check and hold are synonyms defined as:

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

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

check (noun)	hold (noun)
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess	the act of grasping
obstructing an opponent in ice hockey	the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king	a cell in a jail or prison
the act of inspecting or verifying	the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)	a stronghold
a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something	power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
an appraisal of the state of affairs	understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct	a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress	time during which some action is awaited
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

check (verb)	hold (verb)
slow the growth or development of	keep from exhaling or expelling
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only	keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
make cracks or chinks in	hold the attention of
arrest the motion (of something) abruptly	assert or affirm
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition	remain committed to
put a check mark on or near or next to	declare to be
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something	bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
verify by consulting a source or authority	be in accord; be in agreement
write out a check on a bank account	aim, point, or direct
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort	protect against a challenge or attack
place into check	drink alcohol without showing ill effects
decline to initiate betting	have or hold in one's hands or grip
hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of	be the physical support of; carry the weight of
mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on	support or hold in a certain manner
stop in a chase especially when scent is lost	to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey	cover as for protection against noise or smell
stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution	organize or be responsible for
hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping	maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
consign for shipment on a vehicle	cause to come to an abrupt stop
develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control	have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
make an examination or investigation	secure and keep for possible future use or application
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits	have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey	arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics	keep from departing
be verified or confirmed; pass inspection	take and maintain control over, often by violent means
	lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
	cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
	remain in a certain state, position, or condition
	be valid, applicable, or true
	be pertinent or relevant or applicable
	have room for; hold without crowding
	have as a major characteristic
	resist or confront with resistance
	stop dealing with
	contain or hold; have within
	be capable of holding or containing

check vs hold

check and hold both are nouns.

check and hold both are verbs.

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