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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.
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TWL/NWL compatible English word list
Local OneTimeRead word tools dictionary
Meaning of bodes
noun
- An omen; a foreshadowing.
verb
- To indicate by signs, as future events; to be an omen of; to portend or foretell.
- (followed by "well", "ill", "no good", etc.) To betoken or augur something good or bad that will happen in the future.
noun
- A bid; an offer.
noun
- A messenger; a herald.
noun
- A stop; a halting; delay.
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.