Free Dictionary API Integrations

Overview#

The Free Dictionary API provides a straightforward way to access dictionary definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and translations for words in multiple languages. With it, you can fetch detailed word meanings, usage examples, and phonetic transcriptions, enabling a variety of educational and linguistic automation opportunities on Pipedream. This API is valuable for developers looking to create language learning tools, content enrichment services, or to simply integrate rich lexical data into their applications.

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import { axios } from "@pipedream/platform"
export default defineComponent({
  props: {
    dictionary_api: {
      type: "app",
      app: "dictionary_api",
    }
  },
  async run({steps, $}) {
    return await axios($, {
      url: `https://api.dictionaryapi.dev/api/v2/entries/en/<word>`,
    })
  },
})

Choose an API to Connect with Free Dictionary API#

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Python

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OpenAI (ChatGPT)

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Salesforce

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HubSpot

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Zoho CRM

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Stripe

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Shopify

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WooCommerce

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Snowflake

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MongoDB

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Supabase

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MySQL

MySQL is an open-source relational database management system.

PostgreSQL

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AWS

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Twilio SendGrid

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Amazon SES

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Zendesk

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Notion

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Slack

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Microsoft Teams

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Schedule

Trigger workflows on an interval or cron schedule.

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Example Use Cases#

Content Enrichment Bot: Craft a bot that monitors chat platforms like Slack or Discord, using Pipedream's triggers and actions. When a user asks for the definition or synonyms of a word, the bot can call the Free Dictionary API and respond with the relevant information, enhancing communication with real-time language support.
Vocabulary Builder App: Set up a daily routine that fetches a "Word of the Day" from the Free Dictionary API, and pushes it to an email list or a social media account. This workflow can help language learners expand their vocabulary consistently and can be enhanced by integrating translation services for multilingual support.
Interactive Educational Content: Develop an interactive quiz or flashcard application that pulls definitions, synonyms, and antonyms from the Free Dictionary API. Trigger these workflows through webhooks when learners request a challenge, providing a dynamic way to reinforce language comprehension and retention.