Last updated: October 6, 2026
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- Rhyme first, meaning second — then check the synonym list for precision.
- Sound-alikes are gold for brand names and character names.
- Read the example sentence — usage beats definition.
Every Word Has Four Questions
What does it mean? The definition tab answers with meanings organized by part of speech, each with an example sentence showing real usage — because a definition without context is a riddle.
What else could I say? The synonym tab ranks words by meaning closeness, so “happy” becomes joyful, elated, content — pick the shade that fits. What rhymes? Perfect rhymes for lyrics and poems. What sounds like it? Phonetic matches for names and wordplay. Four angles, one search, zero signup.
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Is this dictionary really free with no signup?
Yes. Unlimited lookups of definitions, synonyms, rhymes, and sound-alikes — no account, no paywall, no ads injected between you and the word. Data comes from free public APIs (Wiktionary via dictionaryapi.dev, and Datamuse).
Where do the definitions come from?
Wiktionary — the free, community-maintained dictionary — served through the free dictionary API. It covers hundreds of thousands of English words with meanings, parts of speech, examples, and pronunciation audio.
Can I hear the pronunciation?
Yes. When audio is available, US and UK pronunciation buttons play the recording right in your browser — no downloads, no plugins.
What is the difference between synonyms and rhymes?
Synonyms share meaning (happy → joyful, content, elated). Rhymes share ending sound (light → night, bright, sight). The thesaurus tab ranks synonyms by how closely they match the meaning; the rhyme tab returns perfect rhymes for lyrics, poems, and names.
What are sound-alikes used for?
Words that sound similar but differ in meaning — brandable names, character names, puns, and wordplay. Type a name idea and get phonetic matches to spark alternatives.
Why does a word have multiple meanings?
Most common words do. The dictionary lists meanings by part of speech (noun, verb, adjective) in rough order of frequency, each with its own examples. Read the example sentence — it shows which meaning fits your context.
Can I look up phrases or idioms?
Single words work best. For idioms, try the key word (e.g. look up “serendipity” rather than the whole phrase) — or use the synonym tab to explore related expressions.
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Completely. Lookups go straight from your browser to public word APIs — no search log is kept on any server, and nothing is uploaded or tracked.
Does it work for other languages?
This tool covers English, where the free data is deepest. For translations between languages, pair it with the currency converter's country list to plan which language to learn next.
Can I use this on my phone?
Yes. The dictionary works in mobile Chrome and Safari — look up words as you read, with tap-to-lookup on any synonym or rhyme.
How is this different from Dictionary.com?
Dictionary.com monetizes through ads and a premium tier. This tool does one job — fast, clean word lookup with synonyms and rhymes attached — free and without the clutter.
Where can I practice what I learn?
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