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Online Dictionaries

  • Acronym Finder

    With more than 750,000 human-edited definitions, Acronym Finder is the world's largest and most comprehensive dictionary of acronyms, abbreviations, and initialisms for writing.

  • Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable

    Find the source and origin of many common phrases, allusions and words that have a tale to tell. Writing.

  • RhymeZone

    Aspires to be the best and fastest way to find words while writing.

  • Visual Dictionary Online

    The Visual Dictionary is a writing resource designed to help you find the right word at a glance. Filled with stunning illustrations labeled with accurate terminology in up to six languages. 

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