Tick
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A tiny woodland arthropod of the order Acarina. A relatively quiet but sharp sound generally made repeatedly by moving machinery. A mark on any scale of measurement; a unit of measurement. A short period of time, particularly a second. a mark () made to indicate agreement, correctness or acknowledgement; checkmark Ticking. A sheet that wraps around a mattress. Credit, trust.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To make a clicking noise similar to the movement of the hands in an analog clock. To make a tick mark.
Example sentence: I still picture myself as a student of the music. I'm always trying to learn new things. Music is just what makes me tick.
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: If Al Gore invented the Internet, I invented spell check.