Instant Lookup
Press a hotkey anywhere on your screen and get instant definitions. Works in any app — browsers, PDFs, games, videos.
- Works in any application
- OCR-powered text recognition
- System dictionary integration
- Floating overlay near cursor
Everything you need to master new words
Powerful features designed to help you learn vocabulary naturally, without interrupting your workflow.
AI-Powered Context
Get explanations tailored to what you're reading. Our AI understands the surrounding context and explains words in a way that makes sense.
- Context-aware definitions
- Explains idioms and phrases
- Understands domain-specific terms
- Streams responses in real-time
Lookup History
Every word you look up is saved automatically. Review your learning journey and revisit definitions anytime.
- Automatic history storage
- Screenshot of original context
- Search through past lookups
- Local SQLite database
Built for your workflow
Cross-platform
macOS is available now. Windows and Linux builds are in active development for arm64 and x64.
Privacy First
OCR and dictionary lookups happen locally on your device. AI features are opt-in.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Global hotkeys for power users. Look up words without touching your mouse.
Lightning Fast
Native app performance with 50-200ms lookup time. No browser overhead, instant responses.
Coming Soon
On Our Roadmap
Features we're actively working on. Want to help shape the future of NearWord? Share your feedback.
Spaced Repetition
Review saved words with science-backed learning techniques. Customizable intervals and progress tracking.
Multiple Languages
Support for additional languages with translation between language pairs.
Export Options
Export your vocabulary to CSV, Anki, or sync with your favorite tools.