The Cambridge Dictionary AI Assistant

About the Cambridge Dictionary AI Assistant

The Cambridge Dictionary AI Assistant is an AI powered by the Cambridge Dictionary. It can answer questions about words and usage in English. It is currently in Beta so it may not always give accurate responses.

What kinds of questions can it answer?

The Cambridge Dictionary AI Assistant can answer questions about vocabulary, definitions, example sentences, pronunciation sound or IPA, synonyms, antonyms, collocations, word forms, homophones, differences between words, spelling, and grammar.

If you are having trouble getting an answer to your question, try to rephrase it according to the sample queries below:

  • Vocabulary – word meanings and definitions
    • Sample query: What is the meaning of predictable?
  • Examples of words used in context (in example sentences)
    • Sample query: How do you use respond in a sentence?
  • Pronunciation sound
    • Sample query: How do you pronounce garage?
  • Pronunciation IPA (transcription)
    • Sample query: What is the IPA for garage?
  • Synonyms
    • Sample query: What are other ways to say dangerous?
  • Antonyms
    • Sample query: What is the opposite of beneficial?
  • Differences between words (where the difference may be in meaning, usage, spelling, etc.)
    • Sample query: What is the difference between less and fewer
  • Correct spelling, usage, or grammar
    • Sample query: Is a short time correct?
    • Sample query: Which is correct I am not strong enough or I am not enough strong?
  • Topics in English grammar
    • Sample query: When should I use the third conditional?
  • Collocations
    • Sample query: What are the collocations for “effort”?
  • Word I’m thinking of but can only remember what it means
    • Sample query: What is the word ending with -able that means you can omit something?
  • Word forms / inflections
    • Sample query: What are the inflections for “go”?
    • Sample query: What are the word forms for “believe”?
  • Homophones (for a specific word)
    • Sample query: What are the homophones for “air”?
    • Sample query: Does “air” have any homophones?

Can it do translations?

For translations, please try the translator or one of the translation dictionaries on the website.