Dictionary Word Lookup
Pricing
from $10.00 / 1,000 results
Dictionary Word Lookup
Look up word definitions, phonetics, and meanings using the Free Dictionary API.
What Does Dictionary Word Lookup Do?
Dictionary Word Lookup is an Apify actor that retrieves comprehensive word definitions from the Free Dictionary API. For any English word, it returns phonetic pronunciation, part of speech, definitions, usage examples, synonyms, and antonyms. Ideal for language learning apps, vocabulary builders, writing assistants, and educational tools.
Why Use Dictionary Word Lookup?
The Free Dictionary API provides rich linguistic data without requiring an API key. This actor structures the response into a clean format that is easy to consume in spreadsheets or applications. It handles all the API complexity and returns organized results with all meanings grouped by part of speech.
How to Use Dictionary Word Lookup
- Enter the English word you want to look up.
- Click "Start" to fetch the definition.
- Download your results in JSON, CSV, or Excel format.
Input Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| word | string | The word to look up | (required) |
Output Data
Each result includes:
- word - The looked-up word
- phonetic - Phonetic pronunciation
- meanings - Array of meanings, each with partOfSpeech and definitions
Cost of Usage
- Per result: $0.01
- Per 1,000 results: $10
- Actor start: $0.005
