Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [in chek]
- /ɪn tʃɛk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [in chek]
- /ɪn tʃɛk/
Definitions of in check words
- verb with object in check to stop or arrest the motion of suddenly or forcibly: He checked the horse at the edge of the cliff. 1
- verb with object in check to restrain; hold in restraint or control: They built a high wall to check the tides. 1
- verb with object in check to cause a reduction, as in rate or intensity; diminish: The new measures checked the rapidity with which the epidemic was spreading. 1
- verb with object in check to investigate or verify as to correctness: She checked the copy against the original. 1
- verb with object in check to make an inquiry into, search through, etc.: We checked the files, but the letter was missing. 1
- verb with object in check to inspect or test the performance, condition, safety, etc., of (something): Check a used car thoroughly before buying it. 1
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Origin of in check
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English chek, chekke (at chess) < Old French eschec (by aphesis), variant of eschac < Arabic shāh check (at chess) < Persian: literally, king (an exclamation: i.e., look out, your king is threatened); see shah
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Parts of speech for In check
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
in check popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
in check usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for in check
adj in check
- reticent — disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved.
- subdued — quiet; inhibited; repressed; controlled: After the argument he was much more subdued.
- tasteful — having, displaying, or in accordance with good taste: tasteful clothing; a tasteful room.
- unobtrusive — not obtrusive; inconspicuous, unassertive, or reticent.
- mild — amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
Antonyms for in check
adj in check
- communicative — Someone who is communicative talks to people, for example about their feelings, and tells people things.
- friendly — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
- confident — If you are confident about something, you are certain that it will happen in the way you want it to.
- outgoing — going out; departing: outgoing trains.
- assured — Someone who is assured is very confident and relaxed.
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