About YourDictionary

YourDictionary is the easiest to use on-line dictionary and thesaurus. To create the dictionary you can understand we feature simple, straightforward definitions that actually make sense along with example use cases for the most popular words. Because we want you to be confident in your use of words we offer quick-click access to more in-depth information including specialty definitions and related articles.

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The Definitive Resource

YourDictionary is a comprehensive reference site featuring:

• Original definitions with example use cases. The help you need to choose your words precisely and avoid usage pitfalls.
• Definitions from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th edition and Webster's New World College Dictionary
• Thesauri entries from Rogets II: The New Thesaurus and Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus
• Specialty definitions for: abbreviations/acronyms, business, computer, culture, investment & finance, legal, medical, phrases/idioms, and science
• Encyclopedic information from the Encyclopedia of World Biography
• Related Articles – An incredible archive of education, esl, grammar, and reference articles 

And many extras like:

• Audio pronunciations – Hear the pronunciation for most words in the dictionary.
• Sentence Examples and Famous Quotes - See the word in an example or famous quote for better understanding.

The Last Word in Words

YourDictionary has been prominently featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, CNN, CNN Headline News, CNN International, El Mundo (Madrid), Le Monde (Paris), The Chicago Tribune, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Wall Street Journal, The London Times, London Daily Mail, and the BBC among others.