AllWords.com online dictionary is a different kind of word lookup. It does a lot more than just a exact word match. While most other major dictionary sites only allow users to search for words that match exactly or start with the string/letters typed in by the users. The AllWords search box allows users 4 matches.
1. Words matching the typed in phrase/letters. Type in “cat” and only exact matches result.
2. Words starting with a phrase/letters. Type in “cat” and cat, category, etc. are returned.
3. Words that contain the entered phrase/letters. Type in “zz” and blizzard and jazz result.
4. Words that end with the entered letters. Type in “zz” get buzz, jazz, but not blizzard.
Crossword puzzle buffs will like the site, too. You can enter in parts of a word and have AllWords find the rest of it. Also, it will translate it in several languages. Several external links are provided, such as creative writing and slang.
My favorite part is the library links. There are several references that are interesting to check out, like the library of Congress.
There is also a directory of language sites and word of the week etymology articles and would love links or comments on any other pages.
Doug
