mark vs check

mark and check both are nouns.

mark and check both are verbs.

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

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

mark: a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation)
check: a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.

Other hyponyms of mark include arrow, pointer, broad arrow, call mark, call number, pressmark, caret, check mark, tick, diacritic, diacritical mark, ditto, ditto mark, dollar mark, dollar sign, head, point, punctuation, punctuation mark.

As verbs, mark and check are synonyms defined as:

mark and check: put a check mark on or near or next to

Other synonyms of mark include check off, mark off, tick, tick off.

mark (noun)	check (noun)
something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal	the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
an indication of damage	obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
a marking that consists of lines that cross each other	(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
the impression created by doing something unusual or extraordinary that people notice and remember	the act of inspecting or verifying
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)	a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)
a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation)	a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
a symbol of disgrace or infamy	an appraisal of the state of affairs
a distinguishing symbol	additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
a visible indication made on a surface	something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
a reference point to shoot at	the bill in a restaurant
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)	a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of	a written order directing a bank to pay money
formerly the basic unit of money in Germany	the state of inactivity following an interruption

mark (verb)	check (verb)
make or leave a mark on	slow the growth or development of
insert punctuation marks into	become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation	make cracks or chinks in
celebrate by some ceremony or observation	arrest the motion (of something) abruptly
put a check mark on or near or next to	examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense	put a check mark on or near or next to
make underscoring marks	be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
remove from a list	verify by consulting a source or authority
designate as if by a mark	write out a check on a bank account
establish as the highest level or best performance	find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
make small marks into the surface of	place into check
mark with a scar	decline to initiate betting
attach a tag or label to	hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
notice or perceive	mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful	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

mark vs check

mark and check both are nouns.

mark and check both are verbs.

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