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Ana Frankenberg-Garcia
Professor at University of Surrey, UK
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Reverso mobile app user
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Reverso mobile app user
“An invaluable tool that helps me when reading books in Italian. The quick reference and the opportunity to see words in different examples and conjugations is superb. Saving words as favourites allows me to easily compile lists for learning in the excellent quiz section.”
100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.
40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.
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Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.
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Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.
Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.
Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.
Go from understanding to mastery
Save words for later review Click the icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.
Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.
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