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Dictionary API

Filtering & Shaping

Use optional query parameters on the Word Lookup endpoint to narrow results and control response size. These parameters work on both exact match and prefix search modes, and with any supported language.

Filtering Parameters

ParameterTypeDefaultDescription
posstring(all)Filter by part of speech (noun, verb, adj, adv, name, intj)
fieldsstring(all)Comma-separated fields to include. pos is always returned.
definitionsinteger(all)Cap definitions per entry (1–50)
examplesbooleanfalseInclude usage examples inside definitions

Part of Speech

pos

Return only entries matching a specific part of speech (noun, verb, adj, etc.)

Fields & Definitions

fields, definitions

Select which response fields to include and cap definitions per entry

Usage Examples

examples

Toggle usage example sentences inside definitions

Combining Filters

all

Use multiple filters together for precise response control

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