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checkmated

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Definitions of checkmated word

  • noun checkmated (chess) Having a king in check with no possible move to escape check, thus losing the game. 1
  • verb checkmated simple past tense and past participle of checkmate. 0
  • adjective checkmated (figuratively) Suffering a personal loss with no obvious chance to escape the loss. 0
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Parts of speech for Checkmated

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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checkmated popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for checkmated

noun checkmated

  • checked — Something that is checked has a pattern of small squares, usually of two colours.
  • mated — a partner in marriage; spouse.
  • defeated — having suffered defeat; beaten

verb checkmated

  • baffled — lacking in understanding
  • conquered — to acquire by force of arms; win in war: to conquer a foreign land.
  • cornered — having (a specified number or type of) corners
  • frustrated — Obsolete. frustrated.
  • outwitted — to get the better of by superior ingenuity or cleverness; outsmart: to outwit a dangerous opponent.
All 12 Synonyms of checkmated

Antonyms for checkmated

verb checkmated

  • abetted — to encourage, support, or countenance by aid or approval, usually in wrongdoing: to abet a swindler; to abet a crime.
  • aided — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
  • allowed — to let have; give as one's share; grant as one's right: to allow a person $100 for expenses.
  • assisted — to give support or aid to; help: Please assist him in moving the furniture.
  • failed — unsuccessful; failed: a totally fail policy.
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