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Grammar : Verb
Spell : chekt
Phonetic Transcription : tʃɛkt



Definition of checked

Origin :
  • early 15c., "ornamented with a checkered design," past participle adjective from check (v.2).
  • verb inspect, examine
  • verb hinder, restrain
Example sentences :
  • He fished in his pockets for money, but Viviette checked him.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • Gen. Marion had rallied a troop there, and checked the pursuit.
  • Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James
  • She had nearly said a place of safety, but checked herself in time.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • "But he told me——" she began, then became aware of her indiscretion, and checked herself.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • She checked herself abruptly and took the paper from his hand.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • As he turned he saw something that checked his futile anger.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • It was on my tongue to add: "and the other studies don't matter," but I checked the words.
  • Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
  • And Mr. Price said that though folly was incidental to Alfred's years, it must be checked.
  • Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various
  • The diffident took heart before him, and the presumptuous were checked.
  • Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
  • They were about to cheer, but he checked it with the simple gesture of a raised hand.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler

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