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OpenDictionary is a web application that allows users to search for word definitions using the Free Dictionary API.

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OpenDictionary is a web application that allows users to search for word definitions using the Free Dictionary API. The application features a light/dark theme switcher, phonetic pronunciation, origin, and detailed meanings including synonyms and antonyms. It is hosted on GitHub Pages, making it accessible to anyone.

OpenDictionary

Usage

You can access OpenDictionary directly from your web browser via this link: OpenDictionary.

Features

  • Search for word definitions.
  • View phonetic pronunciation.
  • Listen to the word's pronunciation (if available).
  • View the origin of the word.
  • Detailed meanings including synonyms and antonyms.
  • Light/Dark theme toggle.

Acknowledgements

This project is powered by the Free Dictionary API. If you found this project helpful, please consider supporting the Free Dictionary API:

Your support helps keep the Free Dictionary API running and available for everyone.

How to Use:

  1. Search for a word: Type a word into the search box and click the search button or press Enter.
  2. Toggle theme: Click the theme toggle button to switch between light and dark themes.
  3. Listen to pronunciation: Click the audio button next to the word (if available) to hear its pronunciation.

Installation

To run OpenDictionary locally, follow these steps:

  1. Clone the repository:

    git clone https://github.com/your-github-username/OpenDictionary.git
  2. Navigate to the project directory:

    cd OpenDictionary
  3. Open index.html in your web browser:

    open index.html

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have any ideas for improvement or want to fix a bug, feel free to fork the repository, make your changes, and submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.