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Word Pronounciations, Example Usage, Synonyms, More

SUMMARY: Wordnik provides a wealth of information about English words, even related Twitter messages and Flickr photographs.

Crossword puzzle solvers, Scrabble(r) players, scholars, "An Exaltation of Larks" readers, and those who enjoy playing other word games may find the Wordnik website entertaining and enlightning. Search for a word using the tool and you will find a wealth of related information.

Among some of the details provided by Wordnik - multiple definitions, example usage, related words, pronounciation, and etymologies. You may also see how many times your word has been queried, Twitter messages including your word, and related photos from Flickr. You can also leave comments about a word or share the Wordnik information via Facebook or Twitter.

Stats on searches for 'galactic' on Wordnik

Other features include a "Word of the Day", a link to display a random word, and a Zeitgest, providing information such as recent comments, recently favorited words, and word pronounciations recently accessed. You'll also find a widget you can add to your blog, iGoogle gadgets, RSS feeds, and other tools.

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