draft vs check

draft and check both are nouns.

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

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

draft: a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
check: a written order directing a bank to pay money

draft (noun)	check (noun)
the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling	the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
a large and hurried swallow	obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
compulsory military service	(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
a dose of liquid medicine	the act of inspecting or verifying
a preliminary sketch of a design or picture	a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)
a regulator for controlling the flow of air in a fireplace	a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
the depth of a vessel's keel below the surface (especially when loaded)	an appraisal of the state of affairs
any of the various versions in the development of a written work	additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg	something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
a current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle)	the bill in a restaurant
a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another	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

draft (verb)	check (verb)
engage somebody to enter the army	slow the growth or development of
draw up an outline or sketch for something	become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
make a blueprint of	make cracks or chinks in
	arrest the motion (of something) abruptly
	examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
	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