To check
Example: She checks her phone for new messages
Definition
"To check" means to examine or inspect something carefully to ensure accuracy, correctness, or condition. For example, when she checks her phone for new messages, she is looking to verify if there are any updates or notifications.
Etymology
The verb "to check" originates from the Old French word 'eschequier,' which referred to a chessboard or a checkered pattern, used metaphorically in the sense of restraining or stopping. Over time, it evolved to mean verifying or inspecting something. Did you know that the term also influenced the word 'checkmate' in chess?
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"To check" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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