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Option 1 - Dictionary Lookup Box

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Option 2 - free content for your website

Option 2.1 - for most users

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Word of the Day

scarecrow

Definition: (noun) An effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds.
Synonyms: straw man
Usage: She was determined, therefore, to contrive as lifelike a scarecrow as ever was seen … so that it should begin its sentinel's duty that very morning.
Article of the Day

The Gang of Four

The Gang of Four was an alliance of four Chinese political officials who rose to prominence during the Cultural Revolution but were later imprisoned for implementing the harsh policies of Mao Zedong, fomenting widespread civil unrest, and attempting to seize power. They had the youthful Red Guard persecute intellectuals and suppress a wide variety of traditional cultural activities. A month after Mao's death in 1976, the four were arrested. Among them was Mao's third wife. What happened to her? More...
This Day in History

Discovery of Dwarf Planet Eris Is Announced (2005)

Though Eris was first photographed in 2003, scientists working at the Palomar Observatory did not realize that they had captured pictures of a previously unknown planet until re-analyzing the images in 2005. That year, news of the newly discovered planet was announced. Slightly larger than Pluto, the icy dwarf planet has its own moon, Dysnomia, and is one of the most distant objects in the solar system. Before its official naming in 2006, it was popularly known by the name of what TV character? More...
Today's Birthday

Ken Burns (1953)

Burns is an acclaimed American director and producer of lengthy historical documentaries. Known for his extensive use of archival footage and photographs, he is considered one of the most influential documentarians in the US. His films have been among public television's most-watched programs, and include The Civil War, Baseball, Jazz, The War, and The National Parks. The Civil War is considered to be his masterpiece. What is the "Ken Burns Effect"? More...
In the News

ALS Patients Improve with Experimental Treatment

Preliminary results of a stem cell trial suggest that it holds promise for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients. ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a neurodegenerative disease that leads to a progressive loss of the ability to move one's muscles and to eventual death. Though a final report will not be prepared until the end of the year, researchers are already seeing individual improvements in patients who received transplants of stem cells harvested from their own bone marrow. They are hopeful that the treatment will provide doctors with a way to stabilize, and possibly even cure, the disease. More on the subject...
Quote of the Day
One soweth and another reapeth is a verity that applies to evil as well as good.
George Eliot
(1819-1880)
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Option 2.2 - image format feed

In some cases it is impossible to use active scripting on the web page. For example, Myspace.com does not allow scripts. In this case you can use plain image format below. Only use this format if you have to, script format is faster and more robust.

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Option 2.3 - for advanced users

If you need a full control over the layout please place on your page the following code:

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Option 3 - RSS feed (for advanced users)

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Option 4 - Promote your own RSS/Atom feed

If you have your own RSS or Atom feed you can add this button Add to TheFreeDictionary.com to your blog:

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Option 5 - Javascript (double-click function to any word on the page)

Step 1. Add the following code in the head of all your pages:

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Option 6 - Dictionary Link

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