Cheque-Check | Commonly Confused Words

Cheque

/tʃek/

A written order directing a bank to pay money from an account to the person in whose name the order is written

/tʃek/

To examine something to ensure it is accurate or in good condition

Sweets said instantly, 'I just checked, King.'Now I have finished checking this room.She manages him, writes all his checks.

This word has no antonyms

A cheque is a written order to a bank to pay a specified amount from the writers account, while a check' can mean to examine something or refer to a similar financial document in American English.
Think of cheque as associated with British or Commonwealth English, and check as the version used in America.
When youre writing in British English, use cheque for a bank-related context; in American English for the same context, its check.
If youre playing chess, youll hear check when the king is under immediate threat – another context for check that isn't financial.
If you're unsure, remember that cheques can be checked for their validity, pairing the UK spelling with the verification action.