restrain, check, curb, bridle mean to hold back from or control in doing something. restrain suggests holding back by force or persuasion from acting or from going to extremes. check implies restraining …

CHECKED definition: held in check; suppressed or restrained. See examples of checked used in a sentence.

1. to see if something (eg a sum) is correct or accurate.

to stop or arrest the motion of suddenly or forcibly: He checked the horse at the edge of the cliff.

As verbs the difference between check and checked is that check is to inspect; to examine while checked is past tense of check. As a noun check is a situation in which the king is directly threatened …

Jan 8, 2026 · Verb checked simple past and past participle of check He checked his watch for the third time.

Checked generally means examined, reviewed, inspected, or verified to determine its accuracy, quality, functionality, or authenticity. It may also refer to a pattern of squares or a design of alternating colors.

Something that is checked has a pattern of small squares, usually of two colours. ...a checked shirt.

Definition of checked adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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