support vs check

support and check both are nouns.

support and check both are verbs.

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

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

support: support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm
check: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

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

support (noun)	check (noun)
aiding the cause or policy or interests of	the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening	obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
documentary validation	(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission	the act of inspecting or verifying
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities	a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)
any device that bears the weight of another thing	a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation	an appraisal of the state of affairs
something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest	additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts	something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
the financial means whereby one lives	the bill in a restaurant
financial resources provided to make some project possible	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

support (verb)	check (verb)
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts	slow the growth or development of
put up with something or somebody unpleasant	become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
adopt as a belief	make cracks or chinks in
argue or speak in defense of	arrest the motion (of something) abruptly
be a regular customer or client of	examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
be the physical support of; carry the weight of	put a check mark on or near or next to
play a subordinate role to (another performer)	be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
support materially or financially	verify by consulting a source or authority
give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to	write out a check on a bank account
be behind; approve of	find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm	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

support vs check

support and check both are nouns.

support and check both are verbs.

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