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MeggPhaggSioux Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Check

Suppose I am considering buying a used car:

"We carefully checked the car for defects."

"We carefully checked out the car for defects."

What is the difference between "check" and "check out"?
  

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Hi, 'Out' just adds a bit of casual emphasis to the verb. Clive

— Clive

  • Hi, 'Out' just adds a bit of casual emphasis to the verb.
  • Clive
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3 Answers
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Hi,

'Out' just adds a bit of casual emphasis to the verb.

Clive
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So, "check out" is informal?
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Hi,

Yes, in my opinion.

Clive
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