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Dictionary.com alternatives

Dictionary.com is definitions, pronunciation, and how a word is used. It is a poor fit if you need a team plan, audit logs, or a phone number to call. Here are 5 tools on Toolora that do a similar job, 5 of them free or with a free tier, and what each one does differently.

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  1. 01

    Cambridge Dictionary

    FreeToolora score93

    English definitions, learner examples, and UK/US audio

    Instead of Dictionary.com: Also covers dictionary and pronunciation.

    Free

  2. 02

    Merriam-Webster

    Free tierToolora score94

    The dictionary: definitions, audio, and usage

    Instead of Dictionary.com: Also covers dictionary and definitions.

    Free + Unabridged subscription

  3. 03

    Thesaurus.com

    Free tierToolora score88

    Synonyms and antonyms when the word is almost right

    Instead of Dictionary.com: Also covers dictionary and words.

    Free + Dictionary.com apps

  4. 04

    Forvo

    Free tierToolora score91

    Hear a word pronounced by native speakers, in any language

    Instead of Dictionary.com: Also covers dictionary and pronunciation.

    Free + Forvo Plus

  5. 05

    Online Etymology Dictionary

    Free tierToolora score93

    Where English words came from, and what they meant

    Instead of Dictionary.com: Also covers dictionary.

    Free + optional membership

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