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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 carbs
noun
- Clipping of carburettor / carburetor. Example: This is what controls the flow of fuel into the carb.
noun
- (nutrition) A sugar, starch, or cellulose that is a food source of energy for an animal or plant. Example: These microbes are primarily responsible for breaking down cellulose and other carbohydrates into volatile fatty acids (VFAs).
- (by extension, metonym) Any food rich in starch or other carbohydrates. Example: I'm cutting down on carbohydrates like bread and pasta.
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.