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Cheque vs. Check

Cheque

/tʃek/

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

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Check

/tʃek/

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

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

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This word has no antonyms

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Remember cheque is primarily used in British English for a bank document that you sign to pay money.
Check is the American English equivalent for the same document.
In other contexts, check can also mean to examine or verify something, which cheque cannot.

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