CEFR A1

check

verb

Meaning

To look at something or examine it to see if it is correct, safe, or as expected.

Examples

Can you check if the door is locked?
I need to check my bank balance.

Synonyms: look at, examine, verify, inspect

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check (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: tʃɛk

Definition

To look at something or examine it to see if it is correct, safe, or as expected.

Examples

Can you check if the door is locked?
I need to check my bank balance.
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How to Use check

check for (prepositional phrase): To look for something specific. — "I need to check for updates."
check out (phrasal verb): To leave a hotel or to investigate something. — "Let's check out that new restaurant."
check in (phrasal verb): To register your arrival at a hotel or airport. — "We checked in at the airport two hours early."
check on (phrasal verb): To make sure someone or something is safe or well. — "The nurse will check on you later."

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