English Dictionary

Type an English word and see its meaning, pronunciation, and examples.

Type a word to see its meaning.

How it works

This English dictionary looks words up in a free dictionary service. Type a word, and it shows the meaning for each part of speech, so a word like "light" shows its noun, verb, and adjective meanings separately. Where audio is available, you can hear the pronunciation, and examples show how the word is used in a sentence. Similar words are listed when the service has them. If a word is not found, check the spelling, or try the base form of the word, like "run" instead of "running".

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FAQ

Why does my word show no result?

Either the spelling is off, or the word is a very new slang term, a name, or a word from another language. Try the base form or a more common spelling.

Can I hear how a word sounds?

Yes, when audio is available for that word, a play button appears under the pronunciation. Not every word has audio.

Is this a full dictionary?

It is a free online dictionary service, so it covers common English well, but it may miss rare, technical, or brand-new words.

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