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What WordWeb is
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 as free, subject to licensing terms. WordWeb Pro is $1.50 a month billed yearly ($18/Yr); WordWeb Pro Bundle is $2.42 a month billed yearly ($29/Yr). The US Reference Bundle is $4.08 a 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 suits
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 it does well
- 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.
Limits
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.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| WordWeb free version | Windows · free subject to licensing terms · definitions, synonyms, examples, basic AI suggestions and translations | Free |
| WordWeb Pro | Yearly payment cycle; $18/Yr · Definitions and related words · audio pronunciations · custom glossaries · search and anagrams | $1.50 a month |
| WordWeb Pro Bundle | Yearly payment cycle; $29/Yr · WordWeb Pro · additional word lists, compounds, phrases, Wikipedia and languages | $2.42 a month |
| US Reference Bundle | Yearly payment cycle; $49/Yr · WordWeb Pro Bundle · New Oxford American Dictionary · Collins Dictionary · Chambers Thesaurus | $4.08 a month |
As wordweb.info lists them, read 4 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- 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.
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.
Questions
Is WordWeb free?
Yes. The free version is listed as free and includes definitions, synonyms, examples, and basic AI suggestions and translations.
What does WordWeb Pro cost?
WordWeb Pro is $1.50 a month with yearly billing ($18/Yr). The Pro Bundle is $2.42 a month billed yearly ($29/Yr), and the US Reference Bundle is $4.08 a 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.
Facts from WordWeb's own pages
- AI features
- The site describes AI-powered contextual definitions and translations when online, with basic AI suggestions and translations in the free version. · wordweb.info, 4 Oct 2026
- Dictionary content
- The free version lists 160,000 root words and 230,000 word senses. · wordweb.info, 4 Oct 2026
- License and limit
- Personal licenses allow installation on up to two personal computers, or one computer with more than one user; network use requires special licensing. · wordwebsoftware.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Maker and location
- WordWeb Software says it is based in Brighton, UK and run by its main developer, Antony Lewis. · wordwebsoftware.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Mobile apps
- The maker links to WordWeb apps for iPhone and iPad and for Android. · wordweb.info, 4 Oct 2026
- Offline use
- The maker says WordWeb works offline; its ordering page says all products work offline. · wordweb.info, 4 Oct 2026
- Optional dictionaries
- Pro can add optional Oxford, Chambers and Collins dictionaries. · wordweb.info, 4 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says most apps, including Android, iOS and Windows Store apps, collect no information during routine use. · wordwebsoftware.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Product
- WordWeb is an English dictionary and thesaurus with one-click lookup in Windows programs. · wordweb.info, 4 Oct 2026
- Refund policy
- The maker offers a 30-day money-back guarantee for Windows desktop software if it cannot get the software working. · wordwebsoftware.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Search and word tools
- Pro includes wildcard and full-text search, anagram solving, custom glossaries, and the ability to add new words. · wordweb.info, 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker directs customers to its FAQ and provides email support for technical problems. · wordweb.info, 4 Oct 2026
- Web references
- WordWeb offers web reference tabs, including Wikipedia, and Pro allows custom web references. · wordweb.info, 4 Oct 2026
- Windows support
- The feature page says WordWeb Pro runs on Windows 10 and 11 desktop. · wordweb.info, 4 Oct 2026
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