WordWeb Editor's Review
- This page is for users of WordWeb Pro. To update the free version of WordWeb see the free download page. To upgrade WordWeb Pro from an earlier version see the Order Upgrade page.
- WordWeb Pro 9.1. 70 000 audio pronunciations; Add new words; Custom glossaries and web references; Optional add-on dictionaries and word lists; Wildcard and full-text.
- WordWeb Pro Ultimate Reference Bundle With WordWeb Pro Ultimate Reference Bundle for Windows PC it can look up words in virtually any program with just one click: just hold down the Ctrl key and right-click on the word. If you are online, with one extra click you can also search web references, for example Wikipedia. The hotkey can be customized, or you can use a keyboard shortcut if you prefer.
Custom glossaries and web references. Optional add-on dictionaries and word lists.
In case you look up a word, the results will also include: the word's definition, synonyms, related words and whether the word may be a part of a compound noun. In case you need more extensive data related to a word, you can also check out the online resource: 'Wikipedia', 'Wictionary' or 'WordWeb Online'. Access to all online resource is acquired directly from within the program using Internet Explorer's engine.You can set bookmarks and customize your searches by setting filters. For example you can st a filter for slang language, so that those words won't be available on display. You can also choose to show only root words.
The program's interface in intuitive and provides a quick access to all its features. You can add words to the thesaurus and copy text to the clipboard. The program is very easy to install and use. After installation, you can select the option of running the program in the tray and bring it up with a hot key of your choice.
Pluses: Besides the features and the extended search capabilities, I was thrilled by the possibility to hear the pronunciation of the words. This is an excellent feature valued by non English natives or people who learn to speak English.
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In conclusion: An excellent free dictionary and English learning tool.Wordweb Pro Download
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version reviewed: 5.