checked (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /tʃɛkt/

Definition

Examined to make sure something is correct, safe, or satisfactory, or to find out if there is any problem.

Examples

• I need to get my car's brakes checked before our road trip.

• The nurse checked my temperature and asked how I was feeling.

• Please have your luggage checked by security before boarding.

How to Use checked

check in (phrasal verb)

To register your arrival at a hotel, airport, or event. — "We checked in at the airport two hours before our flight."

check out (phrasal verb)

To pay your bill and leave a hotel; to examine something to see if it is good or true. — "I need to check out this new restaurant everyone is talking about."

check up on (phrasal verb)

To make sure that someone or something is safe, well, or doing what they should be doing. — "Could you check up on my plants while I'm away?"

check for (prepositional phrase)

To examine something to see if something is present or if there is a problem. — "The mechanic checked for leaks in the engine."

check on (prepositional phrase)

To examine someone or something to see if they are safe or well. — "I'm going to check on the baby to see if she's asleep."

Synonyms of checked

Words with a similar meaning to checked:

• inspected
• verified
• examined
• looked at

Antonyms of checked

Words with the opposite meaning to checked:

• ignored
• overlooked

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