Check up vs. check out

[Haihao]

Hi,

Could you explain for me what is the difference between check up and check out when both mean examine?

Gratefully,
haihao

[Conchita]

Check, check up and check out are often interchangeable in the sense of 'examine' or 'investigate'. You can check up or check up on something/someone. 'Check out' is informal and can mean 'take a look at something'.

[Yankee]

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'Check up' would not be used as a verb in American English without the addition of the word 'on'.
In addition, 'check up on' would not normally be used to mean 'examine' in a medical context.

On the other hand, the noun 'check-up' usually refers to some kind of medical examination.

Amy
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ESL teacher, translator, and a native speaker of American English

[canadian45]

"Check out" is very commonly used to mean leave the hotel that you have been staying in. This meaning is not examine, although you should check/examine your bill carefully.

We will check out on Wednesday.
Let's go down to the lobby and check out now.