WordWeb is an English dictionary and thesaurus, with one-click lookup from Windows programs. Its free version includes 160,000 root words and 230,000 word senses, plus basic AI suggestions and translations. The maker says WordWeb works offline; contextual AI definitions and translations are available when online. It also offers apps for Android, iPhone, and iPad. Pro adds wildcard and full-text search, anagram solving, custom glossaries, the ability to add words, and custom web references. Web reference tabs include Wikipedia, while optional Oxford, Chambers, and Collins dictionaries are available. The free version is listed at no cost. WordWeb Pro costs 1.50 USD per month billed yearly ($18/Yr); WordWeb Pro Bundle is 2.42 USD per month billed yearly ($29/Yr); and the US Reference Bundle is 4.08 USD per month billed yearly ($49/Yr). Personal licenses cover up to two personal computers, or one computer shared by more than one user; network use requires special licensing.
Who it is for
WordWeb suits people who want an English reference tool across desktop and mobile, including users who need offline lookup. Pro features are relevant to people who want advanced searches, custom glossaries, or additional dictionaries.
What is good
- Free version works offline
- One-click lookup in Windows programs
- Free version lists 160,000 root words
- Pro adds anagram solving and custom glossaries
What to know first
- Network use requires special licensing
- Personal licenses cover up to two computers
- Windows Pro runs on Windows 10 and 11 desktop
Verdict
WordWeb offers a substantial free dictionary with offline access and optional Pro search tools. Review the license limit and yearly billing terms if you need more than personal use.
WordWeb plans and pricing
All plansCompared on online dictionaries
- Free plan
- Yes
- Audio pronunciation
- Yes
- Usage examples
- Yes
- Translation lookup
- Yes
- Offline access
- Yes
- Mobile apps
- ios_android
- Languages covered
- 1
