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check vs square

square vs check

check and square both are nouns.

check is not an adjective while square is an adjective.

check and square both are verbs.

check is not an adverb while square is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
check Yes No Yes No
square Yes Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, square is a hyponym of check; that is, square is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than check:
  • check: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
  • square: be compatible with
check (noun) square (noun)
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess a hand tool consisting of two straight arms at right angles; used to construct or test right angles
obstructing an opponent in ice hockey any artifact having a shape similar to a plane geometric figure with four equal sides and four right angles
(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king an open area at the meeting of two or more streets
the act of inspecting or verifying a formal and conservative person with old-fashioned views
a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard) someone who doesn't understand what is going on
a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something the product of two equal terms
an appraisal of the state of affairs (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct something approximating the shape of a square
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) square (adjective)
having four equal sides and four right angles or forming a right angle
characterized by honesty and fairness
rigidly conventional or old-fashioned
without evasion or compromise
leaving no balance
providing abundant nourishment
check (verb) square (verb)
slow the growth or development of make square
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only raise to the second power
make cracks or chinks in turn the oar, while rowing
arrest the motion (of something) abruptly turn the paddle; in canoeing
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition position so as to be square
put a check mark on or near or next to pay someone and settle a debt
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something be compatible with
verify by consulting a source or authority cause to match, as of ideas or acts
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
check (adverb) square (adverb)
in a straight direct way
firmly and solidly
in a square shape
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