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 valid

adjective

Well grounded or justifiable, pertinent. Example: I will believe him as soon as he offers a valid answer.
Acceptable, proper or correct; in accordance with the rules. Example: A valid format for the date is MM/DD/YY.
Related to the current topic, or presented within context, relevant.
Of a formula or system: such that it evaluates to true regardless of the input values.
Of an argument: whose conclusion is always true whenever its premises are true. Example: An argument is valid if and only if the set consisting of both (1) all of its premises and (2) the contradictory of its conclusion is inconsistent.

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.