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AllWords.com: A helpful resources site as well as the dictionary search. This site has some unique options, such as a crossword puzzle solver type of search, 'Links for Word Lovers', a word-of-the-week page that defines and discusses the word, plus a blog and forums. Worth checking out! 08/10/07
Alternative Dictionaries: many languages included
Amazing Dictionary Resource: English, Multilingual, Scrabble, PigLatin, Rhyming Words, Crosswords, Name meanings, etc.
American --> British Dictionary: Translate both ways, American to British English, and British to American. 12/29/02
American Sign Language (ASL) Dictionary: An alphabetical list of words, illustrated by videos of each sign. 05/28/03
Dictionary.com: Not only dictionaries of all kinds, but other reference links.
Dictionary List: 15 different dictionaries
Truly
an all-in-one search tool. This free online dictionary "returns word, and
phrase definitions from a variety of english dictionary resources." It searches
your term in Webster, FOLDOC (Free On-line Dictionary of Computing), The Jargon
File, Devils Dictionary 1911, and more. You can search for acronyms, jargon,
programming languages, tools, operating systems, in fact anything to do with
computing. It also searches CIA World Factbook, The Elements Database, Virtual
Entity of Relevant Acronyms, The WordNet Database (a lexical database for English). 06/10/04
Another
all in one site. Approximately
2,000,000 articles and definitions from English, Medical,
Legal, Financial, and Computer Dictionaries; a Thesaurus, Acronyms, Encyclopedias,
a Literature Reference Library, and a Search Engine.
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Word/Quote of the Day!
09/01/05
Hyperdictionary.com: As well an the usual English dictionary, they've also got a Thesaurus, a Computer Dictionary, a Dream Dictionary, a Medical Dictionary. 09/22/03
iTools! A great collection of language tools. Link to it from your course home page! Includes general and specialized dictionary / thesaurus tools, translation tools, research tools, and search tools. 02/22/02
Jargon Dictionary: "The Jargon File, a comprehensive compendium of hacker slang illuminating many aspects of hackish tradition, folklore, and humor." 05/04/04
Language Dictionaries: A good collection of these listed at YourDictionary.com. 01/16/02
LookWayUp: FREE dictionary tool for web browsing. Combines dictionary, thesaurus, translation, and other handy tools. Installed on a webpage, your viewers can double-click to instantly use any of the tools without leaving the Web page. BETTER yet, I use their browser "plugin", which gives me a button so I can look up anything on any webpage as I search. They now also have a wireless dictionary for cell phones or wireless PDA.
Merriam Webster: Dictionary, Thesaurus, and other references
One Click and you're there! An index of OnLine Dictionaries, English & multilingual, thesauri, and much, much more.
Oxford English Dictionary Online: Updated quarterly with at least 1000 new and revised entries. "The Oxford English Dictionary is the accepted authority on the evolution of the English language over the last millennium. It is an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, history, and pronunciation of over half a million words, both present and past. It traces the usage of words through 2.5 million quotations from a wide range of international English language sources, from classic literature and specialist periodicals to film scripts and cookery books." 08/14/01
Onelook: single look-up that resources 594 dictionaries
Sign Language Dictionary: An alphabetical list of words, illustrated by videos of each sign. 05/28/03
Specialty Dictionaries at YourDictionary.com: Including Business, Computing, Cooking, Crafts, Finance, Genealogy, Humor, Law, Medicine, Sports, and 80 more! 01/16/02
Spelling Help in a browser! ieSpell: A free Internet Explorer browser extension that spell checks text input boxes on a webpage. The program installs as a new button in the IE toolbar. 09/25/03
TechTerms Dictionary: "The goal of the Tech Terms Computer Dictionary is to not just define computer
terms, but explain them as well. While defining computer terminology may be
simple, explaining what each term means is more helpful. TechTerms.org contains
hundreds of computer and technology terms, all with detailed explanations." 01/22/06
is
a dictionary of technology that adds Flash animation to explanations for an illustrated
and fascinating description of technology terms. Not for the beginner, but that
in itself is a refreshing change -- most of TECHtionary definitions take you
beyond the beginner's understanding of technology. 10/06/02
Visuwords™ online graphical dictionary: The words dance around graphically in grouped, dynamic, ever-changing visuals of connected words and ideas. "Look up words to find their meanings and associations with other words and concepts. Produce diagrams reminiscent of a neural net. Learn how words associate. It's a dictionary! It's a thesaurus! Great for writers, journalists, students, teachers, and artists." 07/02/07
Webopedia: Computer & internet technology definitions.
WhatIs.com: Technical / computer definitions, terms, glossaries, cheat sheets, product demos, white papers, blogs, and more. Definitions for thousands of the most current IT-related words. As well as a search box, "all of WhatIs.com's words have been grouped into a series of categories and subcategories for easier browsing. This aids in searching for words about a specific topic or area of interest." 03/04/08
Wiktionary: "...includes a thesaurus,
a rhyme guide, phrase books, language statistics,
extensive appendices.
...not only the definition of a word, but also enough information to really understand it.
...etymologies, pronunciations, quotations, synonyms, antonyms, translations..." 02/12/08
YourDictionary.com: Includes a big list of Language Dictionaries, Grammar Courses in various languages, Translations, and Specialty Dictionaries, including Business, Computing, Cooking, Crafts, Finance, Genealogy, Humor, Law, Medicine, Sports, and 80 more. PLUS: lists of thesauri, grammar guides, a library, a research page, and much more. 01/16/02
Canadian Encyclopedia: "...comprises the complete text and multimedia of the indispensable reference work originally published in 1985."
Encyclopedia Britannica Online
Wikipedia: The FREE Encyclopedia. You can look things up by categories or by search, and you can even help create it by adding articles. 07/23/02
Free Language & Translation Tools: See the entry below, under the Thesauri heading . 5/24/07
Dictionary of English Idioms and Idiomatic Expressions: At this date, 497 idioms at UsingEnglish.com. While you're there, check out the rest of the site -- very rich with resources. 11/10/04
Idiom Links: A list of locations. 10/20/03
Idiom Site: Idioms are separated into alphabetical order. The great thing about idiomsite.com is that sometimes we know what an idiom means, but this Web site takes that knowledge one step higher by giving us the origin of the idiom, too.
The Idiom Sisters: What is an Idiom? Several links to idiom pages from this page.
Thesaurus.com: This is the one linked to from Google's Toolbar so it's very handy -- a one-button click right from the browser. 02/12/08
Roget's Thesaurus at Bibliomania
Soule's Synonyms at Bibliomania
Free Language & Translation Tools: "Lingo24 seeks to be the leading language and translation site on the Internet. Below you can find our early offerings – please do bookmark this page and come back soon, as we have more irons in the fire!" I recommend you check out their "Parasaurus Englix – English language paraphrasing tool". It's kind of like having a thesaurus for full phrases rather than just words. I used it on a few English phrases and idioms and got some interesting results. 5/24/07
Plumb Design Visual Thesaurus: An amazing Animated 3D Thesaurus that will have you staying to watch long after you've found your synonym. Or -- say that word you need is stuck on the tip of your tongue, but you can't get to it. Try going to the visual thesaurus to jog your tongue's memory by looking up similar words, and see where it leads.
YourDictionary.com: offers a list of Thesauri