What does chequered mean?
Chequered means simple past and past participle of chequer.
Chequered
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
simple past and past participle of chequer.
Definitions by Sense
- simple past and past participle of chequer
- (chiefly British spelling) Alternative spelling of checkered.
Example Sentences
The trees lay on one side the road in a rich depth of shadow; on the other the golden light seemed to rain through the chequered boughs: a subtle fragrance floated on the air, and the carols of a thousand birds rose distinct above the deep murmur of the city that they had left behind.
The history of cast iron in railway bridges is much more grimly chequered. Brunel's misgivings were proved prudent, tragically, in the 1879 failure of Thomas Bouch's Tay bridge (once a monument to cast iron, now a memorial to many lives lost).
Synonyms for chequered
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Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for chequered?
Common synonyms include checkered, patterned, checked.
What is the opposite of chequered?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use chequered in a sentence?
The trees lay on one side the road in a rich depth of shadow; on the other the golden light seemed to rain through the chequered boughs: a subtle fragrance floated on the air, and the carols of a thousand birds rose distinct above the deep murmur of the city that they had left behind.
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