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WordNet3.1

WordNet3.1

7.2
A public version of WordNet that lists English words and their meanings
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : WordNet3.1
  • Our project uses WordNet3.1 to enrich vocabulary learning applications.

Examples

  • I just downloaded WordNet3.1 for my research.

  • Many researchers cite WordNet3.1 as their source for semantic data.

  • The improvements in WordNet3.1 address several issues found in previous versions.

  • Have you tried using WordNet3.1 for your writing?

  • Many researchers cite WordNet3.1 as their source for semantic data.

  • Our project uses WordNet3.1 to enrich vocabulary learning applications.

  • The improvements in WordNet3.1 address several issues found in previous versions.

Synonyms

Princeton WordNet
vsWordNet3.1
  • Specialized
7.5

A large computer database of English words with their meanings created at Princeton University

is the specific latest publicly released version of that database
WordNet
vsWordNet3.1
  • Specialized
7.2

A large computer list of English words and their meanings that researchers use for language work

is the most recent publicly released edition of that database

How Comprehensive

WordNet3.1
  • Specialized
7.2
lexical database
  • Specialized
7.6
dictionary
165 1.0
glossary
9 4.4

Surface Forms

WordNet3.1 main

Etymology

WordNet3.1 comes from the simple words word ('word') and net ('network'), because it is a large 'net' that links words by meaning. The 3.1 part is the version or 'release' number, so WordNet3.1 means an updated 'network of words' used by people who study language.