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.

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.

Simple past tense and past participle of check. He checked his watch for the third time.

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

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

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