Check Dictionary
Find out more about a word, its definitions, and word-game validity.
Dictionary Checker helps you quickly verify whether a word appears in the same local English word list used by our word tools.
Valid in These Word Lists
TWL/NWL compatible English word list
Local OneTimeRead word tools dictionary
Meaning of arrow
noun
- A projectile consisting of a shaft, a point and a tail with stabilizing fins that is shot from a bow.
- A sign or symbol used to indicate a direction (e.g. →).
- A directed edge.
- A dart.
- The -> symbol, which has specific meanings in various programming languages.
verb
- To move swiftly and directly (like an arrow)
- To let fly swiftly and directly
- (of a sugar cane plant) To develop an inflorescence.
- To navigate using the arrow keys. Example: Arrow left until you reach the start of the text you want to delete.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
What is a Dictionary Checker?
A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
How It Works
The tool cleans the input, compares it against a local English word list, and then tries to load definitions from a free dictionary source when available.