Name | Desc | Link |
|---|---|---|
Moby Thesaurus | An open-source, free website for browsing Moby, the biggest English-language thesaurus. | moby-thesaurus.org |
OneLook Dictionary Search | The go-to dictionary for naming, with general, technology, medical, and slang definitions. Also contains a robust search function for phrases, related words, etc. | www.onelook.com |
OneLook Thesaurus | One of the most in-depth thesauruses on the Internet. Searchable by phrase or single word, and excellent at generating lists of related words. | www.onelook.com |
Online Etymology Dictionary | Displays the history and etymology behind contemporary English words, showing origins, roots, and even some dates. Includes informal phrases and some slang. | www.etymonline.com |
Power Thesaurus | A community-driven, user-friendly thesaurus. | www.powerthesaurus.org |
Rhyme Zone | A website for finding adjectives, synonyms, rhymes, and more. | www.rhymezone.com |
Sketch Engine | An online tool for exploring language by analyzing text samples and identifying both atypical and frequently used words. | www.sketchengine.eu |
The Free Dictionary | Dictionary with a powerful search engine, every word page shows related words, references, synonyms, and definitions from different sources. | www.thefreedictionary.com |
Urban Dictionary | Described as the “people’s online dictionary”, used to find and explain obscure phrases, definitions, and memes. | www.urbandictionary.com |
Visual Thesaurus | An online visual thesaurus and dictionary which creates branching maps with related words for any given word or phrase. | www.visualthesaurus.com |
Vocabulary | Powerful dictionary website with a search function, displaying definitions, etymology, usage examples, and pronunciation for each word. | www.vocabulary.com |
WordNik | The largest online dictionary in the world, by word count. For each word, it shows multiple definitions, rhymes, example sentences, and related words. | www.wordnik.com |