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Dictionary Lookup

Look up English word definitions instantly: meanings by part of speech, phonetic spelling, usage examples and synonyms. Powered by a free dictionary API, no sign-up needed.

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What you get per word

Each lookup returns the headword, phonetic pronunciation with an audio clip when available, and definitions grouped by part of speech with real usage examples. Synonyms are collected across senses so you can find the right alternative fast. Results come from the free dictionaryapi.dev service.

A note on coverage

The underlying dictionary covers standard modern English well but can miss slang, brand names and very new coinages. If a word is not found, double-check the spelling or try its base form without prefixes and suffixes.

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Dictionary Lookup FAQs

Which dictionary does this use?
The free dictionaryapi.dev service, which aggregates definitions, phonetics and examples. It needs an internet connection to fetch results.
Can I hear the pronunciation?
Yes, when the API provides an audio clip an inline player appears under the phonetic spelling. Not every word has audio.
Why is my word not found?
It may be misspelled, a proper noun, very new slang, or a non-English word. Try the base form, for example running becomes run.
Does it show synonyms and antonyms?
Synonyms are shown when the API provides them for a sense. Antonym coverage varies by word.
Is my search history stored?
No. Lookups go straight from your browser to the dictionary API; this site keeps no log of the words you check.
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