• Define words: Type a word into the search box on the front page to retrieve a list of dictionary web sites that define that word. Be sure "Find definitions" is selected.
• Translate words: Type a word into the search box and select "Find translations" to retrieve a list of dictionary web sites that have translations of that word into other languages.
• Find words: Type a pattern consisting of letters and the wildcards * and ? to retrieve a list of words matching your pattern. The asterisk (*) matches any number of letters or symbols. The question mark (?) matches exactly one letter or symbol. (More info on wildcards.)

Want an easy way to access OneLook from any site on the web? Just add the following link to your favorites by right-clicking on it and selecting "Add to Favorites" (or "Bookmark this Link" in Firefox). When you access this favorite in the future, it will prompt you for a word to search at OneLook:

Firefox users, you can download an extension that adds OneLook to the Firefox search box. (From this page, you'll need to enter "onelook" into the search box, hit enter, and then choose the extension you wish to add. There are extensions for regular search, translation, and "all dictionaries".) Not a Firefox user yet? You should be.