WordWeb
| File:WordWeb5.gif WordWeb (Free Version) 5.0 for Windows | |
| Developer(s) | Antony Lewis |
|---|---|
| Stable release | 5.2
/ 2007 |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| Type | Dictionary |
| License | Free subject to license |
| Website | WordWeb web site |
WordWeb is an international English dictionary and thesaurus program for Microsoft 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.[citation needed]
- 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:
- synonyms
- antonyms
- 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; 'big 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[1]. However, it might be used by an educational institution (free of cost) for their students, even if they violate said terms.
In version 5.2, a new license requirement restricts the free version of Word Web to only users who take under 2 flights per year. This is specified at the licensing page ((http://wordweb.info/free/licence5.html), however, this is hardly enforcable.
Regions
WordWeb is regionalised, with specific dictionaries for Australian, British, Canadian, American, Irish, New Zealand, South African, and Asian English.
References
- ^ "WordWeb Free Version License". Retrieved 2007-10-22.
External links
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