# check vs cheque

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### check
*noun · IPA /t͡ʃɛk/ · frequency rank #487*
An inspection or examination.

### cheque
*noun · IPA /t͡ʃɛk/ · frequency rank #15,124*
A written order directing a bank to pay money to a person or entity.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/check-vs-cheque