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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.
Valid in These Word Lists
TWL/NWL compatible English word list
Local OneTimeRead word tools dictionary
Meaning of scare
noun
- A minor fright. Example: Johnny had a bad scare last night.
- A cause of slight terror; something that inspires fear or dread. Example: a food-poisoning scare
- A device or object used to frighten.
verb
- To frighten, terrify, startle, especially in a minor way. Example: Did it scare you when I said "Boo!"?
adjective
- Lean; scanty
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.