> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://aptivi.gitbook.io/aptivi/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://aptivi.gitbook.io/aptivi/nitrocid-ks-v0.2.1-rolling-manual/fundamentals/simulated-kernel-features/extra-features/common-programs/dictionary.md).

# Dictionary

The English Dictionary

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Nitrocid KS features a dictionary supplied as a separate addon to allow you to get a definition of an English word. You can define a word of your choice, as long as it's found in the back end, which is the [Free Dictionary API](https://dictionaryapi.dev/).

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## <mark style="color:$primary;">Usage</mark>

This feature can be used by executing the `dict` command, passing it a word that you want to define, such as `hello` or `goodbye`. The dictionary command provides you with the following information:

* Word
* Word meaning
  * Part of speech
  * Definition
  * Example in sentence
  * Meaning-based synonyms
  * Meaning-based antonyms
* Base synonyms
* Base antonyms

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