Check
Check noun - The amount owed at a bar or restaurant or the slip of paper stating the amount.
Fault
Fault noun - A defect in character.
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| good | good check | good fault |
| full | full check | full fault |
| long | long check | long fault |
| usual | usual check | usual fault |
| Other adjectives: direct, single, small, powerful, real, constant, big, serious, little, bad, personal, traditional, basic, triple. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- While the former is the fault of Jast USA's quality check team not doing their job, the latter is not the fault of Jast USA, but an issue with laws in other countries where the game may be sold.
Source: Scapegoat Creator -
This is only partially her fault; she had gotten stuck and, with no idea how to progress, she had a quick check online using a visual walkthrough.
Source: Lets Play / Nuttylamb - His fault for not keeping his libido in check!
Source: The Unfair Sex
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