Foundation level · Year 4 · free
check
verb · Say it: CHEK
What it means
Foundationto look at something carefully to make sure it is right or safe
Always check your answers before handing in your maths test.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- examine
- inspect
- test
- verify
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- ignore
- overlook
More examples
- Mum checked the weather forecast before we packed for the seaside.
Where the word comes from
It comes from an old Persian word shah, used in chess to warn the king.
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