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CNET Editors' review
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 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.
What's new in this version: Version 6.71 includes Latest Firefox compatibility.
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All versions:
4.6 starsout of 1,256 votes
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Current version:
4.6 starsout of 18 votes
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"Irreplaceable"
Version: WordWeb 6.71
Pros
Convenient, unobtrusive, good track record, it's free!
Cons
Still NONE, after all these years.
Summary
A must have.
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"A great tool that is easy to use"
Version: WordWeb 6.71
Pros
Easy to use.
Cons
The company asks a question about your flights made.
Summary
I recommend this to anyone who writes a lot.
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"Although I am a good speller, I like having WordWeb."
Version: WordWeb 6.71
Pros
Ready for my use at all times.
Cons
There is no negative feedback that I can list for such a good software.
Summary
WordWeb is an excellent 'free' software that I would like to have ready on my laptop.
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"A very useful dictionary especially for computer users."
Version: WordWeb 6.71
Pros
It's not only the meaning but also the other information about a word is provided.
Cons
The pronunciation for all words is not given.
Summary
The main profit is that it is free to download. Easily accessible to computer users just by a click of a button. The new words we learn can be stored for future reference.Sometimes, examples are given in the usage of the word. This is the only dictionary that can be easily worked out in a computer. Thanks.
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"really helps improve your written communication.."
Version: WordWeb 6.71
Pros
more than just a spell-checker, I really like the thesaurus, I have or should say had, a pretty good vocabulary in the day, but frequently find myself trying to recall the "right" word or term, control/right click and there it is.... also the direct link to WordWeb on line, Wikipedia and Wicktionary helps with really strange or foreign terms or off the wall subjects... wish I had this in school.
Cons
none that I can think of at this time...
Summary
always there, quick and accurate...
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"One of its kind!Incomparable.I love it."
Version: WordWeb 6.71
Pros
online & offline dictionary software.Easy to handle.Rapidly Responsive !Wide range vocabulary!
Cons
Happily saying NONE!!!!
Summary
It is a perfect choice for serious users!
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"wonderful program"
Version: WordWeb 6.71
Pros
easy to use and there if you need it
Cons
no problems and no cons
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"very useful tool for writing"
Version: WordWeb 6.71
Pros
easy to use desktop dictionary, great Soundex
Cons
Hot key look under the mouse does not seem to work
Summary
excellent free product
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"I bought the pay version."
Version: WordWeb 6.71
Pros
Simple to use.
Cons
Have to pay separately for additional installations on laptops.
Summary
Forme it is a musthave.
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"A fairly quick way to look up the definition of a word."
Version: WordWeb 6.71
Pros
Quick and convenient.
Cons
The author has added a popup which occasionally asks the user how many airline flights he has made in the past year. If the user answers more the three (I believe this is the current amount.), use of the program is disabled unless the user goes to the paid version.
Summary
Very good, with the caveat about the author trying to enforce his view about taking airplane flights.
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