description WordReference Overview
WordReference is a multilingual online dictionary service founded in 1999 by Michael Kellogg. It provides bilingual dictionaries, verb conjugators, usage examples, and language forums where participants discuss translation choices, grammar, idioms, and regional differences. The site is used by language learners, translators, teachers, and writers who need both concise definitions and community explanations of context-dependent usage.
help WordReference FAQ
Why do WordReference entries include so many forum links?
WordReference connects dictionary entries to discussions where translators and native speakers examine context, idioms, and regional usage. Its forums have operated for years as a searchable record of difficult language questions.
Does WordReference translate complete sentences like Google Translate?
WordReference is primarily a dictionary and language forum rather than a full automatic translation engine. It is especially useful when a word has several meanings and the user needs examples, conjugations, or discussion of regional usage.
Which language pairs is WordReference best known for?
The service is particularly well known for dictionaries involving English, Spanish, French, and Italian. It also offers additional bilingual dictionaries, monolingual definitions, verb conjugators, and extensive language-specific forums.
Who founded WordReference and when did it begin?
Michael Kellogg founded WordReference in 1999. It grew from an online dictionary project into a widely used reference site supported by active language forums.
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