crack vs check

crack and check both are nouns.

crack is an adjective but check is not an adjective.

crack and check both are verbs.

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

As verbs, crack and check are synonyms defined as:

crack and check: become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

Other synonyms of crack include break.

As verbs, check is a hypernym of crack; that is, check is a word with a broader meaning than crack:

crack: break partially but keep its integrity
check: become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

Other hypernyms of crack include break, crack.

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

crack: cause to become cracked
check: make cracks or chinks in

Other hyponyms of crack include chink, fissure.

crack (noun)	check (noun)
the act of cracking something	the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
a usually brief attempt	obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
a narrow opening	(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
a purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted; highly addictive	the act of inspecting or verifying
a blemish resulting from a break without complete separation of the parts	a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)
witty remark	a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
a sudden sharp noise	an appraisal of the state of affairs
a long narrow cleft	additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
a long narrow depression in a surface	something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
a chance to do something	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

crack (adjective)	check (adjective)
of the highest quality

crack (verb)	check (verb)
break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension	slow the growth or development of
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only	become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
break partially but keep its integrity	make cracks or chinks in
cause to become cracked	arrest the motion (of something) abruptly
reduce (petroleum) to a simpler compound by cracking	examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
break into simpler molecules by means of heat	put a check mark on or near or next to
pass through (a barrier)	be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
tell spontaneously	verify by consulting a source or authority
hit forcefully; deal a hard blow, making a cracking noise	write out a check on a bank account
suffer a nervous breakdown	find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
make a sharp sound	place into check
make a very sharp explosive sound	decline to initiate betting
gain unauthorized access computers with malicious intentions	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

crack vs check

crack and check both are nouns.

crack is an adjective but check is not an adjective.

crack and check both are verbs.

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