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 (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
- unchecked adjective
- well-checked adjective
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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On Christmas Eve in 2022, Gomes Akay and Porsberg checked into a hotel in El Segundo after traveling from New Jersey, according to the release.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Mr. Remeslo then checked himself into a psychiatric hospital.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
After spending roughly a day in a stretched‑out "high Earth orbit", Orion's engines, navigation and life-support systems were checked, while the capsule looped our planet.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
"Last time I checked, humans usually don't have 6 fingers... AI does," said one post on X, garnering nearly five million views.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
Slowly, terrified of slipping off the ledge, he unhitched his pack from one shoulder and checked that he still had the roe buck antlers.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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