- WordWeb
Infobox_Software
name = WordWeb
caption = WordWeb (Free Version) 5.0 for Windows
developer = Antony Lewis
latest_release_version = 5.5
latest_release_date =2008
operating_system =Microsoft Windows
genre =Dictionary
license = Free subject to license
website = [http://www.wordweb.info/ WordWeb web site]WordWeb is an international English
dictionary andthesaurus program forMicrosoft Windows . It is also available online.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 helps.
The program usually resides in the tray, and has a low system footprint.Fact|date=November 2007
* 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').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:
*
synonym s
*antonym s
* 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; ' 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.
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.License
Use of the free version is subject to license terms [cite web| url =http://wordweb.info/free/licence5.html| title = WordWeb Free Version License| accessdate = 2008-05-13 ] . However, it might be used by an educational institution (free of cost) for their students, even if they violate said terms.
Regions
WordWeb is regionalised, with specific dictionaries for Australian, British, Canadian, American, Irish, New Zealand, South African, and Indian English.
References
External links
* [http://wordweb.info/ WordWeb official website]
* [http://www.wordwebonline.com/ WordWeb online dictionary (uses the WordWeb database)]
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