checked
Americanadjective
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held in check; suppressed or restrained.
If not checked, the fungus could destroy the entire year's supply of wheat.
Her enthusiasm for the renovations was checked after she saw the estimated cost.
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(of baggage) accepted for conveyance under the privilege of a passenger's ticket.
The major U.S. carriers raised the checked bag fee earlier this year.
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having a pattern of squares; checkered.
He wore a blue and white checked shirt.
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Phonetics. (of a vowel) situated in a closed syllable (opposed to free).
verb
adjective
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having a pattern of small squares
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phonetics (of a syllable) ending in a consonant
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of checked
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English; check 1 ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. ) for the adjective senses; check 1 + -ed 1 ( def. ) for the verb sense
Example Sentences
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Two decades ago, customers grumbled about U.S. airlines charging for checked bags, which was the start of all the unbundling that followed.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
“He said he paid us. Last time I checked, that money is coming from Disney shareholders, not him,” Jones said, touching off laughter in the room.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
So I guess I’m saying don’t ignore anything — get everything checked out.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
"We've had him checked over, but he'll need injections," she said.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
The guy at the wheel checked his watch, then he gave a nod as the car inched nearer to where I was standing.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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