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How do you spell Check?

Correct spelling

check

US uses check for the bank document. UK uses cheque.

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checkchequechequechequecheque

Why is check spelled this way?

From French echec, chess — a check on one finances. Americans simplified to check for all meanings.

Common misspellings of check

chekcheq

Example

She wrote a check for the deposit.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell check?+
The correct spelling is "check". US uses check for the bank document. UK uses cheque.
Is it chek or check?+
The correct spelling is "check", not "chek". This word gets varies monthly searches.
Does the spelling differ by country?+
Yes. In US English it's "check", in UK English it's "cheque", and Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand English follow the same spelling.

Other commonly misspelled words

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