Pronunciation

/ˈtʃek/

Definitions

• Noun: A financial document, typically written on paper, that orders a bank to pay a specified amount of money to the person or company named on it. (US) /ˈtʃek/ (UK)
• Verb: To write a cheque or use one as payment. (US) /ˈtʃek/ (UK)

Phrases

• “Pay by cheque” means to pay with a check.
• “Draw a cheque” means to create a check for a specific amount.
• “Present a cheque” is the act of giving a check to someone in exchange for goods or services.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “I deposited the cheque into my bank account last week.”
• Verb: “He wrote a cheque for the rent and handed it to the landlord.”
• Phrasal Verb: “She requested her employer to issue her a cheque for the bonus.”

Synonyms

• Check (US)
• Bank draft (informal)
• Money order (informal)
• Instrument of payment

Antonyms

• Cash (in-person payment)
• Credit/debit card (digital payment)
• Cashier’s check (US)