Visual Thesaurus 3.0.3

Its innovative display encourages exploration and learning. You'll understand language in a powerful new way.

* Find the right word. The VT has over 145,000 English words and 115,000 meanings. Find the word you need and discover related meanings.

* Develop a better vocabulary. See how words are used in different parts of speech.

* Use words precisely. The intuitive interface helps you find words through their semantic relationship with other words and meanings.

* Master word usage. Roll over a meaning to see its definition and example sentences that express that meaning.

* Improve your grammar. Meanings are color-coded to indicate parts of speech.

* Explore 39,000 proper nouns. Historical figures, phrases and trademarks are included. Look up Mozart, Manda or simply, "M."

* Check your spelling. The VT suggests a word if you spell it wrong.

* Hear words pronounced correctly. The VT offers both American and British pronunciations (Internet connection necessary)

* Personalize your experience. Use the Settings Panel to control font size, filter content, display up to 17 semantic relationships and more.

* Browse language in 2D or 3D. Rotate word maps in three dimensions to reveal complex relationships.

* Connect to the Internet. Right-click on any word to launch an Internet search for images or information.

With the Online Edition you can also:

* Access the VT from anywhere. No software to install, access from virtually any computer with an Internet connection.

* Email word maps to friends. Share your favorite words with friends and family.

* Explore five additional languages. Search for words in Spanish, German, Italian French and Dutch, as well as English. (International features are still in beta)

* Unlimited access to our magazine. Read features about language and the creative process and join a community passionate about words, language and creativity.