A beautiful, AI-powered macOS app to build your personal vocabulary. Rich definitions, audio pronunciation, thesaurus, and Apple Intelligence insights — all offline.
1. a risky or daring journey or undertaking
2. a business enterprise involving considerable risk
3. dare to do something dangerous or unpleasant
💡 Think of a venture like jumping into something exciting but uncertain — like starting a lemonade stand without knowing if anyone will buy.
Three data sources, one beautiful interface. No subscriptions, no accounts, no internet required for core features.
System Dictionary + Free Dictionary API. Up to 5 definitions per word across all parts of speech with automatic merging.
20+ synonyms and antonyms per word via Datamuse API. Displayed as beautiful flow-layout tag chips.
One-click audio playback with IPA phonetic notation. Hear exactly how every word is pronounced.
Copy any word anywhere, click the menu bar icon, press Enter. Your word is looked up and saved instantly.
12 built-in categories with custom icons. Sort by date, alphabetical, or filter by favorites.
One-click to open any word in macOS Dictionary with the full, beautifully formatted system entry.
On-device AI generates personalized learning insights for every word in your dictionary. Completely private, no cloud required.
Plain-English definition anyone can understand
A vivid example crafted to help you remember
Mnemonic or word association for retention
When and how to use the word in context
Free, open source, and built for Mac.
1. Download the .dmg file
2. Open it and drag the app to Applications
3. Right-click → Open on first launch (macOS Gatekeeper)
4. Toggle "Launch at Login" in the menu bar for always-on access
⚠️ Since this is an open-source app not distributed via the App Store, macOS will ask for confirmation on the first launch. This is normal and safe.