WordWeb
WordWeb is a handy utility for searching definition, synonyms, and antonyms of any given word without requiring you to go online. It's a free utility which is partly based on the WordNet database and is a best alternative among other dictionary softwares. It is a one-click English thesaurus and dictionary that can look up words in almost any program. The program is activated by holding down CTRL and right-clicking on a word. You can also run the program by pressing CTRL+ALT+w key combination.
I have been using free version and what i really like about this utility is its feature to offer one click search and its low memory footprint since this program usually resides in the tray. Additional features include the ability to drill down on any word in a definition, full bookmark support and history.
The free version of WordWeb includes following features.
Definitions and synonyms
Related words
5000 audio pronunciations
65 000 text pronunciations
150 000 root words
120 000 synonym sets
Look up words in almost any program
The software has a full dictionary and thesaurus for American, British, Canadian, Australian, Indian, and global English.
Along with Search features like
Alphabetical listing
Spelling suggestions
Sounds-like and often-confused
Fast pattern-matching search (*, ?, vowel and consonant)
Filter search results by noun, verb, adjective, adverbs
Customize search options (case, derived forms, etc.)
WordWeb is a useful utility whose functionality is sure to amaze the users. And it is even more amazing if you get habituated with its hot keys.
