check vs observe

check is a noun but observe is not a noun.

check and observe both are verbs.

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

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

check: examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
observe: follow with the eyes or the mind

Other hyponyms of check include follow, keep an eye on, watch, watch over.

check (noun)	observe (noun)
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

check (verb)	observe (verb)
slow the growth or development of	stick to correctly or closely
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only	make mention of
make cracks or chinks in	watch attentively
arrest the motion (of something) abruptly	observe with care or pay close attention to
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition	discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes
put a check mark on or near or next to	follow with the eyes or the mind
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something	show respect towards
verify by consulting a source or authority	behave as expected during of holidays or rites
write out a check on a bank account	conform one's action or practice to
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 observe

check is a noun but observe is not a noun.

check and observe both are verbs.

Words related to "check"

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