look vs check

look and check both are nouns.

look and check both are verbs.

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

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

look: accord in appearance with
check: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

Other hypernyms of look include agree, correspond, fit, gibe, jibe, match, tally.

look (noun)	check (noun)
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; look	the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
physical appearance	obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
the feelings expressed on a person's face	(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people	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

look (verb)	check (verb)
to physically appear a certain way to another individual or group	slow the growth or development of
look forward to the probable occurrence of	become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
have faith or confidence in	make cracks or chinks in
convey by one's expression	arrest the motion (of something) abruptly
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards; look	examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect	put a check mark on or near or next to
search or seek	be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
take charge of or deal with	verify by consulting a source or authority
be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to	write out a check on a bank account
accord in appearance with	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

look vs check

look and check both are nouns.

look and check both are verbs.

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