WordWeb is an English dictionary and thesaurus for definitions, related words, examples, and translations. On Windows, it offers one-click lookup in other programs, and the maker also links to apps for iPhone, iPad, and Android. WordWeb says its products work offline; online access enables AI-powered contextual definitions and translations. The free version includes 160,000 root words and 230,000 word senses, alongside basic AI suggestions and translations. Pro adds wildcard and full-text search, anagram solving, custom glossaries, and the option to add words. Web reference tabs include Wikipedia, while Pro permits custom references and optional Oxford, Chambers, and Collins dictionaries. Audio pronunciations and usage examples are available. The free Windows version is listed at no cost, subject to licensing terms. WordWeb Pro is 1.50 USD per month billed yearly ($18/Yr); WordWeb Pro Bundle is 2.42 USD per month billed yearly ($29/Yr). 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 with more than one user; network use requires special licensing.
Who it is for
WordWeb suits readers who want an English reference tool with offline lookup and word-search features. Pro options may suit users who want custom glossaries, anagram solving, or additional dictionaries.
What is good
- Free version lists 160,000 root words and 230,000 word senses.
- Offline use is supported.
- Windows offers one-click lookup from other programs.
- Pro adds wildcard search, full-text search, and anagram solving.
- Audio pronunciations and usage examples are available.
What to know first
- The listed dictionary coverage is English only.
- Network use requires special licensing.
- Personal licenses cover at most two personal computers.
- Some AI-powered contextual features require being online.
Verdict
WordWeb pairs dictionary and thesaurus lookup with offline access and a range of paid search and reference additions. Check the license terms if you need network use or installations beyond the personal-device allowance.
Get started with WordWeb
- Visit the WordWeb website.
- Choose the free version or a paid edition.
- Install the Windows desktop software for one-click lookup from Windows programs.
- For mobile use, follow the maker's links to the Android, iPhone, or iPad app.
- Use WordWeb offline, or connect to access online contextual definitions and translations.
What the free plan stops at
The free version includes basic AI suggestions and translations. Pro adds wildcard and full-text search, anagram solving, custom glossaries, and adding words; optional dictionary packs and bundles are separate paid editions. Personal licenses cover up to two personal computers, or one computer with more than one user; network use requires special licensing.
Questions about WordWeb
Is WordWeb free?
Yes. The free version is listed at no cost and includes definitions, synonyms, examples, and basic AI suggestions and translations.
What does WordWeb Pro cost?
WordWeb Pro is 1.50 USD per month with yearly billing ($18/Yr). The 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).
Does WordWeb work offline?
Yes. The maker says WordWeb works offline, and its ordering page says all products work offline.
Which platforms are available?
WordWeb lists Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows. The maker links to iPhone and iPad apps and an Android app; its feature page says WordWeb Pro runs on Windows 10 and 11 desktop.
What does Pro add?
Pro includes wildcard and full-text search, anagram solving, custom glossaries, and adding words. It also allows custom web references; optional Oxford, Chambers, and Collins dictionaries are available.
Can WordWeb be used on a network?
Network use requires special licensing. Personal licenses allow installation on up to two personal computers, or one computer with more than one user.
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
