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Dictionary.com API

Dictionary.com (dictionary.com) has 2 public methods: get synonyms and define word. Each costs 1 credit per completed run (1¢ with pay as you go); failed runs are free.

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Methods

2

  • Get synonyms

    Gets a word's Thesaurus.com meanings in site order, with part of speech, short meaning, synonyms and antonyms ranked strongest, strong or weak.

    Returns meanings with part of speech, meaning, synonyms, antonyms (each with strength) and page link

    Readdictionary.com/get_synonyms

  • Define word

    Looks up an English word on Dictionary.com and returns its pronunciation, audio link, numbered definitions per dialect with examples, word origin and first recorded use.

    Returns word, pronunciation, audio link, meanings with definitions and examples, word origin, first recorded use, page link

    Readdictionary.com/define_word