Shift makes it easy to find the meaning of words, similar words, and information about almost anything! You can use the Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Encyclopedia all in one convenient place. Keep reading to learn more about how to use the Dictionary app.
Searching the Dictionary
The dictionary helps you find the meaning of words. To use the dictionary:
1. Navigate to the Dictionary app
2. In the left-hand sidebar, type the word you want to search for in the “Search Dictionary” field.
3. Click "Search".
4. The dictionary will show you the word’s meaning.
*GIF shows a user entering search terms into the "search dictionary" field, clicking the Search button, and receiving the results on the main page.
Searching the Thesaurus
The thesaurus helps you find words that mean the same (synonyms) or the opposite (antonyms). To use the thesaurus:
1. Navigate to the Dictionary app
2. In the left-hand sidebar, type the word you want to search for in the “Search Thesaurus” field.
3. Click "Search".
4. The thesaurus will show you the word’s synonyms and antonyms.
*GIF shows a user entering search terms into the "search thesaurus" field, clicking the Search button, and receiving the results on the main page.
Searching the Encyclopedia
The encyclopedia gives you facts about people, places, and things. To use the encyclopedia:
1. Navigate to the Dictionary app
2. In the left-hand sidebar, type the key word or topic you want to search for under the “Search encyclopedia” field.
3. Click "Search".
4. You will see the search results from the Encyclopedia.
*GIF shows a user entering search terms into the "search encyclopedia" field, clicking the Search button, and receiving the results on the main page.
Now, you can easily look up words, find new ways to say things, and learn something new every day—all in Shift!
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