Oxford Dictionary

Full definitions, phonetics, and examples for any English word.


How to Use Oxford Dictionary Search

Type any English word and click Look Up to see its full definition, phonetic pronunciation, grammatical category, and example sentences. Click any synonym in the results to look up that word in turn.

Oxford Dictionary for Word Game Players

When you find an unusual word in the Word Unscrambler results, use Oxford Dictionary to confirm its meaning before playing it. Knowing a word's definition helps you challenge bluffed plays with confidence and builds the vocabulary that separates strong word-game players from average ones. Pair it with the Thesaurus to discover synonyms that might score even better with your current tiles.

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