check vs look

check and look both are nouns.

check and look both are verbs.

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

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

check: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
look: accord in appearance with

Other hyponyms of check include consist, answer, coincide, align, correlate, parallel, duplicate, parallel, twin, square, bear out, corroborate, support, underpin, resemble, homologize, befit, beseem, suit, accord, agree, concord, consort, fit in, harmonise, harmonize, pattern, adhere, rhyme, rime.

check (noun)	look (noun)
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess	the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; look
obstructing an opponent in ice hockey	physical appearance
(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king	the feelings expressed on a person's face
the act of inspecting or verifying	the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
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

check (verb)	look (verb)
slow the growth or development of	to physically appear a certain way to another individual or group
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only	look forward to the probable occurrence of
make cracks or chinks in	have faith or confidence in
arrest the motion (of something) abruptly	convey by one's expression
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition	perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards; look
put a check mark on or near or next to	give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something	search or seek
verify by consulting a source or authority	take charge of or deal with
write out a check on a bank account	be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort	accord in appearance with
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 look

check and look both are nouns.

check and look both are verbs.

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