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Built with Python, this tool integrates a local word database and online definition lookup, delivering a comprehensive and efficient reference experience. Whether you’re a student, professional, or language enthusiast, this application offers a fast and reliable way to search for word meanings, correct spelling errors, and enhance vocabulary.\n\n\n![](world_lookup.png)\n\n## ✨ Key Features\n\n- **Word Definition Lookup**: Instantly search for the definitions of English words.\n- **Local Dictionary**: A robust local word list for fast, offline word verification.\n- **Online Definition Retrieval**: Fetches up-to-date definitions from Merriam-Webster's online dictionary.\n- **Auto-suggestion**: Intelligent word suggestions based on partial user input.\n- **Auto-correction**: Automatically suggests corrections for misspelled words.\n- **Caching**: Stores recently accessed definitions for rapid retrieval.\n- **Search History**: Tracks recent word lookups for easy reference.\n- **User-friendly GUI**: A clean and intuitive graphical user interface for a seamless user experience.\n\n---\n\n## 🚀 Setup and Installation\n\nFollow these steps to set up and run the application:\n\n1. **Clone the Repository**:\n   ```bash\n   git clone https://github.com/adityakch/Word-Lookup-Dictionary.git\n   ```\n\n2. **Install Required Packages**:\n   Navigate to the project directory and install the necessary dependencies:\n   ```bash\n   pip install -r requirements.txt\n   ```\n\n3. **Prepare Word List**:\n   Ensure you have a `data/word_list.txt` file containing a list of English words (one word per line).\n\n4. **Run the Application**:\n   Execute the following command to start the application:\n   ```bash\n   python src/main.py\n   ```\n\n---\n\n## 📖 Usage\n\n1. 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