cheque
2 synonyms for cheque, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A written instruction to a bank to pay a specific sum from your account to a named person or business.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
bank check
How to use cheque
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
write a cheque
cash a cheque
bounce a cheque
cheque book
Etymology
From the same root as "check" — via Old French eschec back to Persian shah ("king"), the word used in chess. "Cheque" is simply the British spelling that split off from "check" in the 1790s, partly by influence of "exchequer."
Full origin of cheque →Frequently asked questions
What does “cheque” mean?
The word “cheque” means a written instruction to a bank to pay a specific sum from your account to a named person or business. In plain terms, a paper slip that tells a bank to pay someone money out of your account.
How do you pronounce “cheque”?
“Cheque” is pronounced chehk (/t͡ʃɛk/ in IPA).
How do you use “cheque” in a sentence?
Here is “cheque” used in a sentence: “She wrote a cheque for the full amount of the rent.”
What part of speech is “cheque”?
“Cheque” is a noun.
Where does the word “cheque” come from?
The word “cheque” dates back to around 1790 and comes from Old French.
Is “cheque” a common word?
“Cheque” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
