Wordnik

Wordnik: English Dictionary & Language Resource

Online English dictionary providing dictionary and thesaurus content, example sentences, audio pronunciations, word-of-the-day features, covering over 4 million words with definitions, pronunciations, etymologies, examples, and more.

What is Wordnik?

Wordnik is an online English language resource that features a dictionary, a thesaurus, and additional tools to help people find, understand, and appreciate words. It was created in 2009 with the goal of creating a comprehensive and modern online English dictionary.

The Wordnik dictionary includes definitions, example sentences, etymologies, pronunciations in audio form, word origins, and semantic relations for words. It covers over 4 million words, including slang, regional words, technical terminology, and more. Definitions come from a variety of reputable dictionaries. Users can discuss word meanings and usage, leave comments, create word lists, and compare similar words side-by-side.

In addition to the dictionary, Wordnik has several unique features. The Wordnik corpus allows users to see how words are used in the real world across a huge collection of online texts. The Wordnik API allows developers to build services based on Wordnik data. There are also word generation and rhyming tools, quizzes to test vocabulary knowledge, and themed word groupings organized by topics.

Overall, Wordnik stands out for its comprehensive dictionary spanning both contemporary and historical English, its commitment to constant improvement and updates, and tools that aid deeper appreciation of the complexities of the English language. The service describes its mission as celebrating and spreading a love of words, and its features support an engaging and educational experience around vocabulary.

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