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Welcome to Wiktionary in Simple English, an online dictionary that uses simple words so it is easier to understand. We have 3,751 entries. To find a word, type it into the "search" box to the left. For example, if you want to know what "dictionary" means, type "dictionary" into the box and click "Go".

• Keep it simple - Simple pages will be easier to read by people who do not speak English well.
• Write good pages - The best dictionary pages are clear and have enough detail to help the user understand and use the word.
• Use the pages - These pages help people learn English. You may use pages from this Wiktionary to make pages in a different language, if you change the writing to that language.
• Things to do - If you are looking for a word to work on, here are some good places to start:
  • Make definitions for the most-linked to words
  • Make definitions for the most common words in English.
  • Expand short articles by adding meanings and examples
  • Pages that link to Template:Wiktionary on Simple English Wikipedia
  • Simple English Wikipedia's Category:Move to Wiktionary
  • Wiktionary:Requested definitions
  • Word lists

• Request a definition
  Ask for a word to be added if you don't want to write it yourself.
• Community Portal
  For help and advice on using and writing Simple Wiktionary.
• Simple talk
  Ask a question or provide feedback on the talk page.