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WordWeb
WordWeb (Free Version) 5.0 for Windows | | Developed by | Antony Lewis |
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| Latest release | 5.5 / 2008 |
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| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
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| Type | Dictionary |
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| License | Free subject to license |
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| Website | WordWeb web site |
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WordWeb is an international English dictionary and thesaurus program for Microsoft Windows. It is also available online.
[edit] Functions
The program is activated by holding down CTRL and right-clicking on a word in almost any program. This opens the WordWeb main window, with definitions and other help.
The program usually resides in the tray, and has a low system footprint.
- Phrase guessing - for example, CTRL + right-clicking on the 'Princeton' in 'Princeton University' will show the meaning of the combined entity rather than only 'Princeton'.
- Words from pictures - CTRL + right-clicking on a word within an image (for example, the 'Free' in the Wikipedia logo) will ask WordWeb to guess the word. (Note that right-clicking 'Encyclopedia' in the same logo returns 'Emyrlnpewa').
[edit] Information
The thesaurus is integrated into the dictionary; synonyms, as well as detailed categorization of the relationship between words, are shown under the definition. The program shows:
- synonyms
- antonyms
- type of ('daisy' is listed as a type of 'flower')
- types ('play' lists several sub-types of play, including 'passion play')
- parts (under 'forest', listed parts include 'tree' and 'underbrush')
- part of ('bumper' is a part of a 'car', 'truck', or 'machine')
- similar (words that are not synonyms, but nearby; 'big is listed as similar to 'huge')
Users can also actively improve the dictionary and thesaurus by submitting errors (such as missing words/phrases/senses) and enhancement requests.
[edit] Versions
The program has two versions: free (which does not have the word list, search, anagram, or customization features), and a paid 'WordWeb Pro'.
WordWeb 5.00 added the ability to list entries from three web sources: Wikipedia, Wiktionary, and WordWeb Online. These details are presented in three separate tabs, which are built into the client application.
[edit] License
Use of the free version is subject to license terms[1]. However, it might be used by an educational institution (free of cost) for their students, even if they violate said terms.
[edit] Regions
WordWeb is regionalised, with specific dictionaries for Australian, British, Canadian, American, Irish, New Zealand, South African, and Indian English.
[edit] References
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