Phrasal Verbs

check through

This page is about the phrasal verb check through

Meaning

to examine something carefully to make sure nothing is wrong, or to look for something

Synonym

examine

For example

  • check through sth When I arrived, a customs officer checked through all my bags.

  • check through sth I've checked through all my drawers and all my pockets, but I still can't find my keys.

Nouns often used as objects with check through: bags, drawers, pockets, emails, accounts, files, essay, report

Quick Quiz

The accountant was checking through last month's accounts, looking for

a. mistakes

b. money

c. wages
a) mistakes b) money c) wages

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Contributor: Matt Errey