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24 alternatives to Google Dictionary

View definitions easily as you browse the web.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Google Dictionary launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Words For That ▲115

   the reverse-Urban Dictionary of the internet

   2014 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Headlines▲288

   Analyse how engaging your headline is

   2016 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Writefull Thesaurus▲235

   A Google Docs add-on that uses AI to give you synonyms

   2017 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   ExplainToMe▲182

   Automatic web article summarizer

   2016 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Writepls▲97

   A curated list of articles to help you write

   2015 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Power Thesaurus▲78

   A crowdsourced thesaurus

   2015 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Terminology▲126

   A comprehensive research tool for words

   2017 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   UX Companion▲257

   A handy glossary of UX theories, tools and principles (iOS)

   2014 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Linguix▲246

   Check grammar instantly in real-time on your favorite sites

   2020 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Lingua.ly▲90

    Learn new languages by browsing the Web.

    2014 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Analyze My Writing▲160

    Text content and readability analyzer

    2015 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Reverse Dictionary▲201

    Describe a concept and get back a list of words

    2015 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Meta Search▲357

    Search your Desktop, Google Drive, Dropbox, Gmail, Evernote.

    2016 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    ArticleBunny▲167

    Get fast, professional articles at an affordable price

    2015 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Climb▲80

    Browser extension to define words and learn with GIFs

    2021 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Word Lens▲83

    See the world in your language

    2014 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    WEB3 WORDS▲113

    A searchable glossary of web3/nft/crypto terms.

    2022 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Think with Google▲142

    Put Google research and insight behind your thinking.

    2014 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Founch▲95

    A new way to explore the web (an advanced Wikipedia)

    2015 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Sideways Dictionary▲203

    Tech terms defined with analogies

    2017 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Daily Page▲119

    A tool for writing daily. Become a better writer.

    2015 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Programmar▲88

    A place for developers to read and write

    2015 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Stacks▲129

    Share your favourite tools and find new ones you’ll love

    2015 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Orton▲122

    Discovering the next generation of writers

    2017 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →