Luckily there’s a whole batch of lexicon applications that’ll send it back to the shelf (or in the trash can) forever. WordWeb is the perfect example of this type of dictionary and thesaurus combo in a hands-on interface.

What you’re looking for in a dictionary application is something you can open in a click, paste your word, and immediately get the results. You get that in Wordweb via system tray integration, and a Ctrl+Alt+W hot key combination. On install WordWeb will ask you the English locale you will use, such as Australian, Canadian American or New Zealander. The program keeps a history of your searches and you can quickly access them via the side arrows. You can refine your search by selecting word categories like nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs and decide to show pronunciation, usage and offensive or vulgar words. WordWeb isn’t associated to any world famous reliable dictionary like Webster’s, preferring its very own online source, comprising of more than 240,000 words and updated regularly, according to the developer.

The heart of WordWeb resides in the results tabs, although the difference between them all wasn’t obvious from the start. After a bit of testing we found that the “nearest” tab showed you the preceding and following words in the dictionary, “see also” was a suggestion of related words and “similar” presented a word that resembled your search but had a slightly different meaning. “Types” goes down to the meaning of the word, for example solid “types” will be plastic, crystal or block. The “type of” tab is another variation. “Types of” solid will be substance, state or form. These tools will be particularly helpful if you feel limited by your vocabulary and are looking to diversify your choice of words in the document you are writing.

WordWeb is a reliable dictionary and thesaurus with a simple, hands-on approach. It is an ideal partner to fight off writer’s block and improve your vocabulary. The online dictionary is a rich source and WordWeb should help you out of any mind jam whenever you’re writing an article.

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Pattern matching is done using this data base. In addition to finding matching words, this program finds word relations, and finds antonyms for the words entered.

WordWeb Pro + additional word lists software program also seeks words for parts or types and for less specific words. For those looking to create word games, this application finds straight and multi-word anagrams.

If the large database does not contain the word a user is seeking, the editing option allows for words to be added to the database. The platforms that support this program include Windows 95, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 98 and Windows ME.

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In addition, there are usage examples and sound like links and helpful spelling links. There are many features including finding words matching a pattern, solving and finding anagrams, links between often-confused words and tab pages to check web references.

In addition, WordWeb Pro Bundle software program also has a one-click lookup for programs such as MS Word. The user can also add their own definitions to the database and add custom glossaries.

This application is capable of importing and exporting custom definitions and glossaries. WordWeb Pro Bundle software program allows the user to configure the program for English in American, British, Canadian, Australian or Asian English.

This application will be a valuable tool for students, teachers, writers and nearly anyone who needs to access information about words and phrases.

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This program can build puzzles automatically from a word list that you create or from a default list in the database. You can also manually build your puzzles including the words, clues and structure to your specifications.

Besides English, the Crossword Compiler with Languages includes word lists in Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and several others. In addition to crosswords puzzles, the Crossword Compiler with Languages can create words searches and Sudoku.

This application is a good tool for educators who want to make crossword puzzles to reinforce their lesson plans. The Crossword Compiler with Languages will reinforce facts and help students learn vocabulary words.

Once designed, the puzzles can be printed in the form of a worksheet, hosted on your home pages or exported to other programs. There is a complete suite of tools for writing clues and designing and filling in the grids.

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In a science experiment gone terribly wrong, 10 spiders became super-intelligent and now have invaded your home and they're making a huge mess... In WordWeb Deluxe link letters and create words to sweep the spider webs away! Earn tokens, and use the Letter-Pool to spell your own words! Spell words over bonus tiles like diamonds, rubies and emeralds to earn more points and earn bonus power-ups to get rid of those pesky cobwebs. But watch out for the spiders… they’ll try to wrap you up in a cocoon! WordWeb Deluxe is challenging, addictive and, above all, very fun. Get it now in one easy download, a whole new level of fun!

Features:

• Spell your own Words!
• Over 175,000 words from Princeton/Res Dictionary
• Oodles of word definitions
• 60 Levels in Quest, Unlimited in Survival
• Beautifully styled Pixar like graphics
• Trophy Room for your excellence
• Learn and increase your vocabulary
• Saves your top scores, top plays and top rank
• Upload your best scores to compete across the web
• Play against your friends and family

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