Features
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License:
Free
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- Average User Rating:
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Downloads:
4,146,019
- Requirements:
Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista
- Limitations:
No limitations
- Date Added:
October 21, 2008
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Publisher's description of WordWeb
This thesaurus/dictionary can be used to look up words from almost any program. In addition to displaying sense definitions and synonyms, WordWeb can find sets of related words. The database has more than 150,000 root words and 120,000 synonym sets, many proper nouns, pronunciations, and usage tags. WordWeb works off line, but when online you can also quickly view Web references such as the Wikipedia encyclopedia. Version 5.52 has minor updates and compatibility fixes.
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Editor's review of WordWeb
5.0 stars
- "The world of words, one click away"
WordWeb is a handy utility that gives you the definition, synonyms, and antonyms of any given word without requiring you to go online, though it can connect to the Internet for expanded functionality should you want it.
The interface feels like an expanded version of any major word processing app's dictionary function, giving users an instant familiarity--even if they've never used WordWeb. After you type a term into the Lookup dialog box, the word's definition will appear in the interface's top pane, along with tabs that link to various wiki functions.
The bottom pane offers tabs for such items as synonyms, antonyms, and related words. The app's most notable feature is its hot key support; you simply use a hot key combo when the cursor is pointed over any word, and WordWeb will pop up onscreen with all pertinent information.
There are tools for changing the database to one of several English variations, altering the text size, and disabling WordWeb from recognizing offensive terms. The depth and functionality of WordWeb would be worth paying for, but thankfully you don't have to redefine your budget to get it--it's free.
User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 772 votes
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Version: WordWeb 5.52
"Very helpful tool for this reader."
Pros: All the features I need. I appreciate the noun, adjective and/or verb usages; the phonics, the tabs and the web access.
Cons: What would be better is if it could pronounce the words and give some history of the word such as year and place of origin.
Summary: Free exceptional dictionary.
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Version: WordWeb 5.52
Pros: When you are not sure about spelling a word all you have to do is double click on the word then press Ctrl - Alt - W WordWeb opens and shows you if it is correct and if it is not correct it helps you find the right spelling.
Cons: I have no cons about this program
Summary: If you like being correct in your writing this is the program for you.
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Version: WordWeb 5.52
Pros: Large data base.
Links to internet dictionaries.Cons: No cons yet found.
Summary: Easy to open when needed.
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Version: WordWeb 5.52
Pros: Well integrated word look up.
Cons: No integration with other languages dictionary such as Mandarin.
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Version: WordWeb 5.52
Pros: It is showing lot of things of a word.like4 synonyms,antonyms,lot of possible meaning,nearest words and also any where if u get any trouble some word just press crtl and right click ,it will show u every possible thing u are looking for.
Cons: CAN'T FIND ANYTHING BAD ABOUT THIS PRODUCT
Summary: I found a very friendly interface. Program is great!
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