Checked
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /t͡ʃɛkt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Checked is an adjective meaning Marked with a check mark.
Meaning
Marked with a check mark.
More Meanings
- (Canada, US) Having a pattern of checks; checkered.
- (phonology) Of syllables, having a coda.
- (phonology) Of consonants, glottalized.
- Verified or validated in some way.
- (crosswording) Of a letter square in a crossword grid, part of both an across word and a down word.
- simple past and past participle of check
- (aviation or other transport, of baggage) Delivered to the airline (or train line, ferry, etc.) during check-in to be stored in an inaccessible area to the passenger (the hold) during the flight (or other journey).
Example Sentences
a checked tie
He checked his watch for the third time.
a computer program using checked arithmetic
Later that day, all X's friends put on their red and white checked overalls and went over to see X.
Synonyms for checked
Depending on context, synonyms include ticked, restrained, checkered, patterned, chequered.
Antonyms for checked
Common opposites include carry-on.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include checkered, chequered, restrained, patterned, luggage, baggage.
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