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Dictionaryweb

A webapp dictionary built with svelte

📖 Dictionary Web App

A minimal, modern, and responsive dictionary web application built with Svelte (not SvelteKit). This app allows users to search for words and view their meanings, synonyms, antonyms, examples, pronunciations, and more — all in a beautifully themed interface with light/dark mode support.

🟦 Hosted on Netlify as a static site — perfect for blazing-fast access and zero server-side dependencies.


🌟 Features

  • 🔍 Word Lookup
    Search any English word to view:

    • Definitions (with parts of speech)
    • Synonyms
    • Antonyms
    • Examples of usage
    • Phonetics (with audio playback)
    • Related words
  • 🎧 Audio Pronunciation
    Plays audio if available for the searched word.

  • 🎨 Responsive UI
    Clean, mobile-friendly design with support for light & dark themes.

  • Built with Svelte
    Lightning-fast rendering and reactive UI — no virtual DOM overhead.


📦 Built With


🚀 Live Example

Search for: word

Example Result:

  • Word: word /wɜːd/

  • Part of Speech: noun, verb, interjection

  • Definitions:

    • The smallest unit of language that has meaning
    • A promise or oath
    • A short conversation
    • The Bible or message from God (capitalized: "Word")
  • Examples:

    • "Mum's the word"
    • "I give you my word."
    • "Yo, that movie was epic!" / "Word?" / "Word."
  • Audio: ✅ Available


🛠️ Development

Prerequisites

  • Node.js (v16+ recommended)
  • NPM

Setup

git clone https://github.com/your-username/dictionaryWeb.git
cd dictionaryWeb
npm install
npm run dev

License

This project is open and free to use, modify, and distribute under the following conditions:

  • You must provide credit to the original author.
  • Commercial and non-commercial use is allowed.
  • You may remix, transform, or build upon the project.

Disclaimer

This software is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind, express or implied.
The author, Sibusiso Buthelezi, is not responsible for any damages, data loss, or other issues that may arise from the use or misuse of this software.

Use at your own risk.

Author: Sibusiso Buthelezi

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