square vs check

square and check both are nouns.

square is an adjective but check is not an adjective.

square and check both are verbs.

square is an adverb but check is not an adverb.

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

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

square: be compatible with
check: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

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

square (noun)	check (noun)
a hand tool consisting of two straight arms at right angles; used to construct or test right angles	the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
any artifact having a shape similar to a plane geometric figure with four equal sides and four right angles	obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
an open area at the meeting of two or more streets	(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
a formal and conservative person with old-fashioned views	the act of inspecting or verifying
someone who doesn't understand what is going on	a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)
the product of two equal terms	a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
(geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon	an appraisal of the state of affairs
something approximating the shape of a square	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

square (adjective)	check (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

square (verb)	check (verb)
make square	slow the growth or development of
raise to the second power	become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
turn the oar, while rowing	make cracks or chinks in
turn the paddle; in canoeing	arrest the motion (of something) abruptly
position so as to be square	examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
pay someone and settle a debt	put a check mark on or near or next to
be compatible with	be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
cause to match, as of ideas or acts	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

square (adverb)	check (adverb)
in a straight direct way
firmly and solidly
in a square shape

square vs check

square and check both are nouns.

square is an adjective but check is not an adjective.

square and check both are verbs.

square is an adverb but check is not an adverb.

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