Normally, we know the word and we refer to the dictionary for its meaning. But what if I want a word with a particular meaning? Are their any web-sites that allow us to do that? Pls. send me links.
Thanks.
2007-05-11 14:31:47 · 4 answers · asked by Natasha 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
What you need is a "reverse dictionary" -- like this one:
http://www.onelook.com/reverse-dictionary.shtml
2007-05-11 14:35:19 · answer #1 · answered by bruhaha 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Looking up a word by its definition
1. The google search engine works. Type your definition or question and hopefully you find answers.
http://www.google.com
2.One Look Reverse Dictionary
http://onelook.com/reverse-dictionary.shtml
Thematic Dictionary links
Register free at everything2.com. Here you'll have access to online 'thematic dictionaries"
http://everything2.com/index.pl?node=thematic%20dictionary
2007-05-12 09:10:46 · answer #2 · answered by ♫♪ misscnmi ♪♫ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I'm sure a reverse dictionary will work. But if it doesn't, maybe you can use a thesaurus if it's a certain adjective. Good luck!
2007-05-11 21:43:30 · answer #3 · answered by gack 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to dictionary.com and click on Thesaurus
2007-05-11 21:59:12 · answer #4 · answered by llselva4 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋