Dictionary & flashcards

Look up any word.
Save it.
Remember it.

Remember the words you usually forget by tomorrow. OpenWords is a dictionary and flashcard app for English, Dutch, Polish, and Russian. Look up a word you just met, save its exact meaning in one tap, and it comes back as a flashcard until it sticks.

Free · No account required · Works offline

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OpenWords mascot searching vocabulary

The word you looked up yesterday
is already fading.

It's not a memory flaw — it's just how the brain works. A word you only see once will fade. The fix is seeing it again at the exact right moment.

Without OpenWords

You look up a word today — and forget it by next week.

With OpenWords

Save it in one tap. Review it until it sticks.

How it works

From a word you look up to a word you'll keep.

Look up any word in seconds.

Look up a word you just read or heard. OpenWords shows all its meanings — not just one generic translation. Pick the definition that matches your context and tap save.

You might already ask AI what a word means — but that answer vanishes the moment you close the chat. Here, every lookup is one tap away from being saved and mastered.

OpenWords search screen

A dictionary that teaches, not just translates.

Every entry shows meanings, examples, CEFR level, frequency, and word family. So you know what the word means, how it's used, whether it's worth learning now, and which related forms come with it.

OpenWords word meaning card

Reviewed the way memory works.

Spaced repetition brings each word back right before you'd forget it. And each word comes back as a different kind of card — recognition, recall, in context — so it sets from more than one angle.

OpenWords saved words screen
5 card formats

Words come back differently — so they stick from more than one angle.

Watch it stick.

A calendar marks every day you reviewed. A streak tracks consecutive days. Word counts show how your library grows. Nothing to configure — the schedule runs itself.

OpenWords progress screen with calendar and streak
Who it's for

Is OpenWords for you?

  • If you are at any level
    Save and learn the exact words you need, from beginner to fluent.
  • If you want real vocabulary growth
    OpenWords focuses on moving words from your passive memory into your active vocabulary.
  • If you prefer practice over play
    Get a clean tool dedicated to study, not a game designed to hook you.
  • If you are disappointed with superficial apps
    Get a tool with all the information you need, without hidden paywalls or ads.
Supported Languages

Pick a language to build your vocabulary.

Every language ships with a curated set of common words. Search anything beyond that and we prepare the entry for you.

FAQ

Questions learners ask

What is OpenWords?
A vocabulary app for English, Dutch, Polish, and Russian. You look up a word, save the exact meaning in one tap, and the app brings it back at the right moment so you actually remember it.
Is OpenWords good for beginners?
OpenWords works for any level — beginners included. Start with the most common words, save what you encounter, and build from there. It's not a substitute for grammar lessons or speaking practice — OpenWords is your vocabulary partner.
Is it really free?
Yes. No subscriptions, no paywalls, no premium tier waiting behind a feature.
Do I need an account?
No. No email, no sign-up. Your saved words live on your phone.
Does it work offline?
Review works offline — once a word is saved, you can study it anywhere. Looking up new words needs internet.
Where does the dictionary data come from?
From Wiktionary's open multilingual dictionary, via kaikki.org, cleaned and completed with AI — so entries are deep, multilingual, and completely free.
How is OpenWords different from Anki?
Anki is great and powerful, but you build everything yourself — or rely on someone else's decks. OpenWords takes care of that. Look up a word, tap save, it's in your queue. Multiple review formats, FSRS scheduling, zero setup.
How is OpenWords different from Quizlet?
Quizlet gives you other people's flashcards. OpenWords starts with a real dictionary: full definitions, examples, usage notes — then turns what you save into smart, scheduled review. Multiple card formats, not just front-back drills — you practice exactly what you saved.
How is OpenWords different from Google Translate?
Google Translate is great for texts, sentences, and photo translation. OpenWords is for vocabulary building: every meaning, level, forms, and usage — save a word once, remember it through repetition.
OpenWords mascot with saved vocabulary
Available on iOS & Android

Start building your own wordbook.

Learning new words shouldn't be a struggle. And with OpenWords, it won't be.

Free · No account required · Works offline