Check out
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Meaning 1 of 3
Definition
To see/observe/investigate something (often used with “it”)
Example sentence
Lets check out that new art gallery.
Real video usage
Three clips showing this meaning in natural speech.
Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
check it out
check out this video
check out the website
check out a new restaurant
definitely check it out
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
She checked out the new restaurant. ✅ (Correct)
She checked the new restaurant out. ✅ (Correct)
Meaning 1 of 3
Definition
To borrow (usually) a book from a library
Example sentence
I checked out this book on rare plants at the library.
Real video usage
Three clips showing this meaning in natural speech.
Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
check out a book
check out library books
check out materials
books checked out
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
She checked out a novel. ✅ (Correct)
She checked a novel out. ✅ (Correct
Meaning 1 of 3
Definition
To follow procedures for leaving a hotel etc.
Example sentence
He has to check out of the hotel by 11am.
Real video usage
Three clips showing this meaning in natural speech.
Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
check out of the hotel
check out at noon
late checkout (used as noun here)
check out at the front desk
guests must check out
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
They checked out without any problems. ✅ (Correct)
They checked out without any problems in. ❌ (Incorrect)