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Using TheFreeDictionary

3.1.	Tabs: Color Coding Legend

3.2.

Dictionary/Thesaurus

3.2.1.

Page Tools

3.2.1.1.	Printer-Friendly

3.2.1.2.	Cite/Link

3.2.1.3.	Email

3.2.1.4.	Feedback

3.2.2.	Base Definition

3.2.3.	Thesaurus

3.2.4.	Mentioned In

3.2.5.	References in Literature

3.2.6.	Current Tab Browser

3.2.7.	Full Browser

3.2.8.	Charitable Giving

3.3.	Other Tabs

3.4.	Premium Content

3.5.

Other Features

3.5.1.	Double-Click

3.5.2.	Auto-Suggest

3	Using TheFreeDictionary	TheFreeDictionary's content is divided into sections indexed by color-coded tabs for a user-friendly experience. Each tab represents search results from a different dictionary or encyclopedia. You can see the results of your search in different dictionaries by switching between the tabs.

3.1	Tabs: Color coding legend	Colored dots and squares represent the different dictionaries and encyclopedias contained within the website. For example, the green circle () signifies the General Dictionary and Thesaurus, while the purple square () stands for the Wikipedia Encyclopedia. Background colors The blue tab represents the active tab, meaning that you are looking at search results from this dictionary/encyclopedia. A white tab indicates that there are additional search results available under this tab. A gray tab indicates that there is no additional information available under this tab. Most of the content (over 95%) on TheFreeDictionary is free. However, due to a licensing arrangement with some of our content providers, we are required to charge a small monthly fee for some of the articles. That content is always clearly labeled under the subscription tab.

3.1

Tabs: Color coding legend

Colored dots and squares represent the different dictionaries and encyclopedias contained within the website. For example, the green circle () signifies the General Dictionary and Thesaurus, while the purple square () stands for the Wikipedia Encyclopedia.
Background colors
- The blue tab represents the active tab, meaning that you are looking at search results from this dictionary/encyclopedia.
- A white tab indicates that there are additional search results available under this tab.
- A gray tab indicates that there is no additional information available under this tab.

Most of the content (over 95%) on TheFreeDictionary is free. However, due to a licensing arrangement with some of our content providers, we are required to charge a small monthly fee for some of the articles. That content is always clearly labeled under the subscription tab.

3.2	Dictionary/Thesaurus	The Dictionary/Thesaurus tab is the default tab. When you begin a search on TheFreeDictionary's homepage, you will see results from the Dictionary/Thesaurus.

3.2.1.	Page Tools	You can print your search results, cite the results in a research paper, add a link to the results in a web document, or email the results to yourself or to a friend. You can also use this section to leave us feedback.

3.2.1.1.	Printer-friendly	This takes you to printer-friendly version of the page, which enables you to print information without unnecessary text.

2.3.1.2.	Cite/Link	This shows you how to cite an article in the proper MLA, APA, and Chicago formats. This tool is tab-aware, meaning it knows which tab you are citing information from; in the Dictionary/Thesaurus tab, the cite option shows the citation format for both the dictionary and thesaurus sections. The link option gives both the page URL and the HTML link information, which helps webmasters link to our information from their sites.

3.2.1.3.	Email	Enables you to email anyone who may be interested in the information.

3.2.1.4.	Feedback	Let us know exactly what you think about TheFreeDictionary.com. We invite you to send us suggestions, questions, praise, and complaints, so that we can make your next visit to the site even better!

3.2.2.	Base Definition	When you search for a word using the Dictionary/Thesaurus tab, you will access the word's definition, pronunciation, phonetic spelling, part(s) of speech, and etymology. For example, if you search for the word "car," you will see this:

3.2.2.

Base Definition

When you search for a word using the Dictionary/Thesaurus tab, you will access the word's definition, pronunciation, phonetic spelling, part(s) of speech, and etymology. For example, if you search for the word "car," you will see this:

3.2.3.	Thesaurus	The Thesaurus, located below the dictionary definition in the main tab, lists the word's synonyms, related words, and antonyms. If you search for the word "good," you will see something like this:

3.2.3.

Thesaurus

The Thesaurus, located below the dictionary definition in the main tab, lists the word's synonyms, related words, and antonyms. If you search for the word "good," you will see something like this:

tesaurus

3.2.4.	Mentioned In	A unique feature that enables you to see what other words feature your search word in their definition. For example, if you search for the word "car," each listing in the “Mentioned in” section will include the word "car" in its definition or article.

3.2.5.	References in Classic Literature	This section lists any available examples of how your word or phrase is used in great works of classic literature. You can click on “view in context” to access the full text of the relevant work in TheFreeLibrary.

3.2.6.	Current Tab Browser	This browser shows you an alphabetical listing of the articles and entries that surround your search item in a particular dictionary or encyclopedia.

3.2.7.	Full Browser	This browser shows you an alphabetical listing of the articles and entries that surround your search item in the entire FreeDictionary. Each listing is color-coded to indicate where that word or phrase can be found. For example, if you searched for the word "internet" under the Dictionary/Thesaurus tab, you would see:

3.2.7.

Full Browser

This browser shows you an alphabetical listing of the articles and entries that surround your search item in the entire FreeDictionary. Each listing is color-coded to indicate where that word or phrase can be found. For example, if you searched for the word "internet" under the Dictionary/Thesaurus tab, you would see:

browse the dictionary

3.2.8.	Charitable Giving	Farlex reserves this spot for charitable organizations. We do not charge organizations for the use of this spot, and we would like to encourage our visitors to help these charities by donating their time, money, or services.

3.2.8.

Charitable Giving

Farlex reserves this spot for charitable organizations. We do not charge organizations for the use of this spot, and we would like to encourage our visitors to help these charities by donating their time, money, or services.

Charitable Giving

3.3.	Other Tabs	In addition to the Dictionary/Thesaurus tab, TheFreeDictionary.com offers content from various sources, including subject-specific dictionaries as well as several encyclopedias. The different definitions and articles can be accessed by clicking on tabs on the top of the page. Available definitions come from Computing, Medical, Financial and Legal Dictionaries, an Acronyms section, Columbia and Wikipedia Encyclopedias, and premium content, such as the Hutchinson Encyclopedia. If you are researching "cancer" in the Medical dictionary, you will see the following: The active tab is highlighted in blue. The white tabs indicate that more information about cancer can be found under these tabs. The gray tabs indicate that there is no information under these tabs regarding cancer, although you can still click on those tabs to do a new search in that dictionary.

3.3.

Other Tabs

In addition to the Dictionary/Thesaurus tab, TheFreeDictionary.com offers content from various sources, including subject-specific dictionaries as well as several encyclopedias. The different definitions and articles can be accessed by clicking on tabs on the top of the page.

Available definitions come from Computing, Medical, Financial and Legal Dictionaries, an Acronyms section, Columbia and Wikipedia Encyclopedias, and premium content, such as the Hutchinson Encyclopedia.

If you are researching "cancer" in the Medical dictionary, you will see the following:

dictionary tabs

The active tab is highlighted in blue. The white tabs indicate that more information about cancer can be found under these tabs. The gray tabs indicate that there is no information under these tabs regarding cancer, although you can still click on those tabs to do a new search in that dictionary.

3.4.

Premium

In addition to the free content offered on the site, TheFreeDictionary offers premium content for subscribers. Due to a licensing arrangement with some of our content providers, we are required to charge a small monthly fee for some of the articles on this site. That content is always clearly marked under the subscription tab. The tab is also labeled with a dollar sign.

register or log in If you click on a premium site tab, you will see a partial article and a log-in box where you can sign in or register. Once registered or logged in, you will be able to access the entire article.

3.5.	Other Features	TheFreeDictionary offers its users several unique features. There is no need to download these features, as they work automatically with your browser whenever you are on TheFreeDictionary.com

3.5.1.	Double-Click	When you double-click any word on the site, you will be instantly taken to the Dictionary/Thesaurus tab and shown that word's definition. This feature is especially useful when you are reading an encyclopedia entry on a difficult subject, and you need an easy way to quickly look up words used in the article.

3.5.2.	Auto-Suggest	If you misspell a word while searching, the auto-suggest tool will help you find what are looking for. For example, if you meant to search for the word "receive," but accidentally typed "receeve," you will see this: Word not found in the Dictionary and Encyclopedia. Did you mean: receive

3.5.2.

Auto-Suggest

If you misspell a word while searching, the auto-suggest tool will help you find what are looking for. For example, if you meant to search for the word "receive," but accidentally typed "receeve," you will see this:

Word not found in the Dictionary and Encyclopedia. Did you mean:
receive

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