ReverseDict
Multilingual reverse dictionary
Describe an idea, clue, or definition and ReverseDict returns words that match the meaning. It works like a thesaurus in reverse: start with the thought, then compare candidates by rank, part of speech, and definition.
The search box accepts descriptions in multiple languages. Choose EN or JA to set the result dictionary.
Find words from meaning, not spelling
ReverseDict is a multilingual reverse dictionary for moments when you know the idea but not the word. Describe a concept, clue, feeling, definition, or sentence fragment, and it searches dictionary definitions to surface words whose meanings fit.
How to use it
- 1Write the meaning, clue, or rough description you have in mind.
- 2Select the dictionary language for results, currently English or Japanese.
- 3Scan ranked matches, filter by part of speech, then open a result to compare definitions.
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