adj
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checked
chehkt
Checked (adj) means having a pattern of squares. Example: “He wore a checked shirt to the picnic.”
adj
1
Having a pattern of squares.
"He wore a checked shirt to the picnic."
"We spread a checked blanket on the grass and opened the basket."
"The waiter wore a checked apron and carried a tray of cakes."
2
Having been inspected, verified, or confirmed.
"All the equipment was checked before the flight."
"The checked figures matched the report, so we sent it to the client."
"Only checked facts should appear in the final article."
3
Handed over to be stored during travel, such as luggage on a flight.
"She had one checked bag and one carry-on."
"The airline lost his checked suitcase, but delivered it the next day."
"You may take two checked bags on this flight without paying extra."
How to use checked
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "patterned in squares" (a checked shirt) or "already verified/handed in" (checked luggage, a checked fact).
Common pairings
checked shirt
checked baggage
double-checked
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What does “checked” mean?
The word “checked” means having a pattern of squares. In plain terms, either "patterned in squares" (a checked shirt) or "already verified/handed in" (checked luggage, a checked fact).
How do you pronounce “checked”?
“Checked” is pronounced chehkt (/t͡ʃɛkt/ in IPA).
How do you use “checked” in a sentence?
Here is “checked” used in a sentence: “He wore a checked shirt to the picnic.”
What part of speech is “checked”?
“Checked” is an adjective.
Is “checked” a common word?
“Checked” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “checked” have?
“Checked” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having a pattern of squares.
What is the difference between checked and checkered?
They mean the same thing — a pattern of squares — but differ by region. 'Checked' is the usual British term, as in a checked shirt. 'Checkered' is more common in American English. Both describe crossing horizontal and vertical lines that form a grid of squares, often in two alternating colours.
What is the difference between checked and plaid?
A check is a simple, regular pattern of even squares, usually in one or two colours. Plaid, closely related to tartan, is more complex, with bands of several colours crossing at varying widths to create a layered grid. All plaids are built on checks, but a plain check is not detailed enough to be called plaid.
What is an example of something checked?
Everyday examples include a checked flannel shirt, a gingham tablecloth, a chessboard or checkerboard, and the black-and-white flag waved at the end of a motor race. Anything patterned with a repeating grid of squares, especially in two alternating colours, can be described as checked.
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