www.wordnik.com
Wordnik is an online website, kind of like a dictionary and thesaurus all in one. It allows you to type in any word of your choice in the search bar and with a simple click you are given the definition of your chosen word in as many forms as it can possibly be used, an example of it used in a sentence, a vast list of other words that can be used instead of, or related to the original word and lists.
Once a member of the site you can post comments and create your own list of valuable words that will benefit you. Only members can post comments and only the website hosts are allowed to edit and post definitions. This makes the website reliable as not anyone can edit.
I believe that this website is useful for all and can be used lots in an educational context. When studying, students can use this to check word meanings and see what other people have commented their views on. It would also be useful when writing an essay, finding other words to use instead of perhaps repeating the same. Wordnik can also be used by teachers, when explaining a topic/definition to a child who is not understanding, they could search the word to find an easier way of explaining. Parents can also use this site when helping younger or older children with homework, assignments and revision. This helps them to understand a little more what their child is learning about and lets them help their children.
Overall I think this is a valuable website and very useful for everyday and educational terms.
