Check
Part of speech: noun
Definition: An order to a bank to pay money to a named person or entity; a cheque (UK, Canada). A mark (especially a checkmark: √ ) used as an indicator, equivalent to a tick (UK). A pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern. A bill, particularly in a restaurant. A control; a limit or stop. An inspection or examination. The situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece. A maneuver performed by a player to take another player out of the play.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To inspect; to examine. To mark with a checkmark. To control, limit, or halt. To verify or compare with a source of information. To leave in safekeeping. To leave with a shipping agent for shipping. To physically remove a person from play. To remain in the hand without betting, only legal if no one has yet bet.
Example sentence: I don't check Twitter as much or tweet as often because, honestly, sometimes social media is draining and brings out all of the negative things going on.
Confirmation
Part of speech: noun
Definition: An official indicator that things will happen as plannedVerification that something has happenedA sacrament of sealing and strengthening in many Christian religions, often including a ceremony of anointing
Example sentence: In the case of news, we should always wait for the sacrament of confirmation.