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WordFor – a free, open, private reverse dictionary running on browser
by zshn25·Apr 17, 2026·4 points·3 comments
AI Analysis
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Semantic reverse dictionary running entirely in-browser with zero server calls.
Strengths
- •Transformers.js implementation ensures complete privacy with no data leaving the client.
- •Forty-eight megabyte load is reasonable for local inference.
Weaknesses
- •Embedding model size limits semantic nuance compared to server-side APIs.
- •English-only support restricts global utility.
Category
Target Audience
Writers, developers
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OneLook Reverse Dictionary · PowerThesaurus
Post Description
We all know the feeling: can’t remember the word but we know what it means. That’s why I built:
WordFor - a reverse dictionary where you describe a concept and it suggests the word you’re looking for.
- Runs entirely in the browser (no server calls) - No ads, tracking, or accounts - Low latency (results show up immediately as you type)
Curious how well it works for other people, and happy to answer questions about the approach or tradeoffs.
Technical Blog explaining the workings: https://zshn25.github.io/wordfor-reverse-dictionary/
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