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Even after you’ve achieved mastery, we’ll continue to reinforce what you have learned to make sure that it all stays fresh in your memory.
Look up a word in our dictionary — you’ll read a friendly explanation that you'll actually remember. It’s as if your favorite teacher were explaining the word to you.
Clever usage tips and real-world examples show you how words live in the wild so you’ll be more confident using them yourself.
See a word you’d like to know better? Click "Learn this Word" and add it to your learning program.
Whether you’re studying to ace tomorrow’s quiz, prepping for the SAT, or looking to speak and write more eloquently, Vocabulary.com can help.
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Vocabulary.com may seem simple on the outside, but behind the scenes we’re using sophisticated algorithms to help you learn over 15,000 words more effectively.
How? We start with our massive pool of over 235,000 questions. Then, we use the science of learning to model how you learn (and forget) new words.
By comparing your answers to the hundreds of millions of answers given by other Vocabulary.com users, we personalize your learning experience and choose the best question for you at just the right time.
Sure, there’s a lot of science and technology muscle behind our system, but expanding your vocabulary doesn’t have to be a brain-buster.
We’ve turned learning vocabulary into an addictive game. Accumulate points, achievements, and badges while competing against your friends, your classmates, or other members of the Vocabulary.com community. You may not even notice that you’re learning along the way.
Studying for an exam like the SAT, GRE, or TOEFL? We have over 50,000 ready-to-learn vocabulary lists — everything from standardized tests to classic literature, breaking news — you name it.
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Play a few questions and we’ll zero in on key academic words that are appropriate for your level. Once we get to know you, we won’t waste your time on words that are too easy or too hard.
Like a good coach, Vocabulary.com won’t give up on you. Whether you pick the words or let us find them for you, we’ll work with you until you’ve mastered them.
And even after you’ve achieved mastery, we’ll continue to reinforce what you have learned to make sure that it all stays fresh in your memory.
We’re with you on any device. It doesn’t matter what you’re using: Vocabulary.com works on desktop, tablet, and mobile.
It’s all connected. Your progress will seamlessly carry over if you switch from one device to another.
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