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Word Bank is a reading companion. Track what you want to read, are reading, or have read — and every time a word stops you, save it with its definition, your sentence, and your personal notes.
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doublethink /ˈdʌbəlˌθɪŋk/ noun Accepting two contradictory beliefs as both true. Sentence Notes
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doublethink /ˈdʌbəlˌθɪŋk/ Noun 1984
thoughtcrime /ˈθɔːtkraɪm/ Noun 1984
vaporize /ˈveɪpəˌraɪz/ Verb 1984
ungood /ʌnˈɡʊd/ Adj. 1984
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One app for the books you read and the words they teach you.
Instant, precise definitions
Every meaning at once, with part of speech and IPA — search and pick the one that fits.
Make words stick
Save each word with the sentence you found it in and your own notes.
All your words in one place
The Words List gathers every word from every book — search, filter, and sort instantly.
How it works
Three steps, then it becomes a habit.
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Find a book
Search by title or author — or create a custom book with its own cover photo for anything else you read.
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Save it with a status
Want to read, Currently reading, or Have read. Tap a status and it saves instantly; change it whenever life happens.
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Add words as you read
Hit a word you do not know? Type it in, pick the definition that fits, and save it with your own sentence and notes.
A dictionary that speaks your language
Words rarely mean just one thing. Word Bank fetches every meaning and lets you pick the right one — with part of speech, IPA pronunciation, and colour-coding.
Powered by Wiktionary data with support for 100+ languages. English, Dutch, and French are live today; more on the way.
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flourish /ˈflʌ.ɹɪʃ/
noun A dramatic gesture such as the waving of a flag.
Sentence
“She ended the letter with a flourish of the pen.”
Notes
From Latin florere, “to bloom” — same root as flora and flower.
In the app, you would now save this word with the sentence you found it in and add your own personal notes.
Understand it. Remember it.
AI explains any sentence in plain language, and a quick flip-card round keeps your saved words fresh.
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Meaning
The committee didn't say directly what they meant — people had to guess at the real message behind their words.
She was stuck in a no-win situation: whichever choice she made would cause a problem.
He said sorry, but not enough and not soon enough for it to make a real difference.
Memory
Flip through your saved words and rate how well you know each one — a light practice mode, not spaced repetition.
luminous/ˈluː.mɪ.nəs/Tap to reveal
adjective
Giving off light; glowing or shining brightly.
“The lake turned luminous under the full moon.”
wander/ˈwɒn.dər/Tap to reveal
verb
To walk without a fixed destination, often just for the pleasure of it.
“We spent the afternoon wandering through the old town.”
threshold/ˈθreʃ.hoʊld/Tap to reveal
noun
The point at which something begins or changes; a doorway or entrance.
“She paused at the threshold, unsure whether to knock.”
briskly/ˈbrɪs.kli/Tap to reveal
adverb
In a quick, energetic, and purposeful way.
“He walked briskly to catch the last train.”
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Frequently asked questions
Which platforms does Word Bank run on?
Android today, as a beta APK you install directly. An iOS version via TestFlight is planned next — and a browser-based web version is on the way, so you will be able to use Word Bank without installing anything.
How much does it cost?
Nothing — Word Bank is free while in beta.
Which languages are supported?
English, Dutch, and French dictionaries are live today. The dictionary engine is built on Wiktionary data covering 100+ languages, so more are on the way.
Where is my data stored?
Entirely on your device. There is no account and no server holding your reading list — the app works offline and your words stay yours.
Can I browse all the words I have saved?
Yes. The Words List collects every word from every book in one place. Search across them, filter to nouns or adjectives, and sort A–Z, by book, or by most recently added — tap any word to jump back to the book it came from.
Can I track books that are not in the catalog?
Yes. Create a custom book with its own title, author, and year, and give it a cover straight from your camera or photo library.
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