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Does it include pronunciation?

Yes. Each entry shows the IPA phonetic spelling and, when available, an audio pronunciation you can play with one tap.

Why do some words show several definitions?

Many words have more than one meaning. Definitions are grouped by part of speech and numbered so you can see every distinct sense.

What if a word isn't found?

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Dictionary

Look up any English word and get its pronunciation, parts of speech, full definitions, example sentences, synonyms and antonyms — all on one clean page.

Updated July 10, 2026 5 min read

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Type any English word to see its pronunciation, parts of speech, full definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms — all in one place.

About the Dictionary

An online dictionary lets you check exactly what a word means, how it is spelled and how it is said, without reaching for a heavy printed volume. The AllWordTools.com Dictionary pulls live data from a comprehensive English word source, so a single search gives you the pronunciation, every part of speech, numbered definitions, real example sentences and related synonyms and antonyms.

Whether you are reading, writing, studying for an exam or settling a friendly argument, a quick lookup clears things up in seconds. Definitions are grouped by part of speech — noun, verb, adjective and so on — so you can see every distinct sense of a word at a glance.

It is completely free, needs no sign-up and runs instantly in your browser on any device.

How to use the Dictionary

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Type a word
Enter any single English word into the search box.
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Look it up
Press Look up to fetch the full dictionary entry instantly.
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Read and listen
Browse definitions by part of speech and tap 'Hear it' to play the pronunciation.
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Explore related words
Tap any synonym to copy it, or search it to keep exploring.

Everything about a word in one place

Instead of hopping between separate pages for meaning, spelling and pronunciation, the Dictionary brings them together. At the top you see the IPA phonetic spelling and, where available, an audio button so you can hear the word out loud. Below that, each part of speech lists its senses in order, with example sentences that show the word used naturally.

Synonyms and antonyms appear alongside the definitions, giving you instant alternatives when you are writing and want a fresher or more precise word. Every related word is clickable, so one lookup can quickly turn into a richer vocabulary session.

Who the Dictionary helps

Students use it to check unfamiliar words while reading and studying, and writers rely on it to confirm meaning and find better word choices. English learners get pronunciation, spelling and clear examples in one view, which makes new words far easier to remember.

Because it is fast and free, it also settles everyday questions in an instant — the correct meaning of a tricky word, whether a term is a noun or a verb, or how a difficult name is actually pronounced.

Examples

Input

serendipity

Sample output

noun — the occurrence of events by chance in a happy way

Full definition with example and synonyms.

Input

run

Sample output

verb & noun — many distinct senses grouped by part of speech

See every meaning of a common word at once.

Input

ephemeral

Sample output

adjective — lasting for a very short time

Clear meaning plus related words.

Pro tips

Search a single word at a time for the cleanest results.
Tap 'Hear it' to check pronunciation before saying a tricky word out loud.
Click a synonym to copy it straight into your writing.
Scan the parts of speech to see whether a word works as a noun, verb or adjective.
Use the example sentences to learn how a word is really used.

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Word-game specialists and language enthusiasts building fast, accurate tools that help millions of players find the right word. Last reviewed July 10, 2026.