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check vs proof

proof vs check

check and proof both are nouns.

check is not an adjective while proof is an adjective.

check and proof both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
check Yes No Yes No
proof Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, proof is a hypernym of check; that is, proof is a word with a broader meaning than check:
  • check: additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
  • proof: any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
Other hypernyms of check include cogent evidence.
As verbs, proof is a hyponym of check; that is, proof is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than check:
  • check: be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
  • proof: read for errors
Other hyponyms of check include proofread, control, double-check, cross-check, cinch, card, spot-check, cover.
check (noun) proof (noun)
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something
obstructing an opponent in ice hockey a trial photographic print from a negative
(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
the act of inspecting or verifying a formal series of statements showing that if one thing is true something else necessarily follows from it
a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard) (printing) an impression made to check for errors
a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something a measure of alcoholic strength expressed as an integer twice the percentage of alcohol present (by volume)
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 (adjective) proof (adjective)
(used in combination or as a suffix) able to withstand
check (verb) proof (verb)
slow the growth or development of make resistant (to harm)
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only activate by mixing with water and sometimes sugar or milk
make cracks or chinks in read for errors
arrest the motion (of something) abruptly knead to reach proper lightness
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition make or take a proof of, such as a photographic negative, an etching, or typeset
put a check mark on or near or next to
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
verify by consulting a source or authority
write out a check on a bank account
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
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