Thinking and knowing

Synonyms for check

Two senses of check live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 1, Foothills · 2 senses · verb · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2verbTier 1, FoothillsThinking and knowing

put a check mark on or near or next to

Please check each name on the list.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

mark

Same sentence, swapped: Please mark each name on the list.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for check as it is used in the sentence above.

break
train
secure

Sense 2 of 2verbTier 1, FoothillsCommunication

find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort

Check whether the train leaves on time.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

see

Same sentence, swapped: See whether the train leaves on time.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for check as it is used in the sentence above.

break
hold
deal

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Closest first: other thinking and knowing words at Foothills, then the same tier across the rest of the library.

trustnounfaithcomplete confidence in a person or plan etcFoothills2 senses understandverbseeperceive (an idea or situation) mentallyFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line affairnounoccasiona formal or official social gathering or ceremony of peopleFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line aimnoun, verbdesignan anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actionsFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line proficiencynountechniqueskillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarityHigh CampHas a reason line promisenounhopegrounds for feeling hopeful about the futureFoothills promisingadjectivebrightlikely to turn out well in the futureTreeline rangenoun, verbreachan area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:Foothills2 sensesHas a reason line

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