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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.
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TWL/NWL compatible English word list
Local OneTimeRead word tools dictionary
Meaning of shoot
noun
- The emerging stem and embryonic leaves of a new plant.
- A photography session.
- A hunt or shooting competition.
- An event that is unscripted or legitimate.
- The act of shooting; the discharge of a missile; a shot.
verb
- To launch a projectile.
- To move or act quickly or suddenly.
- To act or achieve.
- To measure the distance and direction to (a point).
- To inject a drug (such as heroin) intravenously.
interjection
- A mild expletive, expressing disbelief or disdain Example: Didn't you have a concert tonight?
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.