Check
Check noun - The amount owed at a bar or restaurant or the slip of paper stating the amount.
Debt and check are semantically related in amount due topic. In some cases you can use "Debt" instead a noun "Check".
Debt
Debt noun - Something (as money) which is owed.
Check and debt are semantically related (North American) in amount due topic. You can use "Check" instead a noun "Debt", if it concerns topics such as money owed to others.
Nearby Word: debtor
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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Jericho even lies about not receiving the check, and returns to New Orleans without repaying the debt.
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Check. Get through Irish customs unnoticed in order to fulfill a life debt?
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Speaking of X-Men, Cyclops always advises the team to avoid collateral damage (ie, no throwing random cars at bad guys), or at least cut a check to affected parties afterwards, since a mere diversionary tactic could mean years of debt for a civilian.
Source: Hero Insurance
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