WordWeb

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Price: Free
Operating system: Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98
Date added: January 29, 2004
Total Downloads: 4,362,003
Downloads last week: 35,375
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CNET editors' rating: 5.0 stars
Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 893 votes
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CNET editors' review

Reviewed by: CNET Staff

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.

Publisher's description

From WordWeb Software :

This thesaurus/dictionary can be used from many word processors or on its own. In addition to displaying sense definitions and synonyms, WordWeb can find sets of related words. A powerful thesaurus and dictionary that you can use on its own or from MS Word. In addition to definitions and synonyms WordWeb also finds sets of related words. The database has over 120,000 root words and 100,000 synonym sets.Developer Changes:This thesaurus/dictionary can be used to look up words in other program, or on its own. In addition to definitions and synonyms WordWeb also finds sets of related words. The database has over 140 000 root words and 110 000 synonym sets. Fast and easy to use.

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