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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In January 1955, he voluntarily checked himself into what was known then as the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
The shelter has been open since 8 a.m., and about 250 people have checked in for aid so far.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
He welcomed the idea of opening more test centres as the more cars checked is better for road safety across NI.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
“We just checked out and stopped here to see what’s going on,” Nakashini said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
Dimly, Jonathan was aware that his blood pressure was being taken, that his arms and legs were being checked by someone obviously trained in medical procedures.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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