Check is related to Determine. Count is a type of Determine. Count is a type of Classify. 
Pepper is a different concept from Salt. Salt is the opposite of Black. Black is related to Absence. Absence is related to Shade. 
Check <--RelatedTo--> Determine <--IsA-- Count --IsA--> Classify 
Pepper <--DistinctFrom--> Salt <--Antonym--> Black <--RelatedTo--> Absence <--RelatedTo--> Shade 