It's probably just me, but I dislike "Word of the Day" – not just on WordReference, but everywhere.

On WR, I do my best to ignore it, but whenever I check for previous threads or dictionary definitions, there's the blue box, asking me to subscribe. The unfortunate thing is that there's no check box for "Don't ever show me this again because it takes up too much screen real estate on my iPhone and iPad" – there's only a Subscribe! clicker with an email box above it.

It would be nice to be able to turn this feature off permanently.

 

That would be lovely, Mike. My problem with it is screen real estate, as I mentioned.

 

That would be nice. I find it distracting.

 

I like the word of the day feature, I think it's very nicely presented. Are there plans for it to be extended to any other languages? I would subscribe to that.

 

Like a waiter asking if you'd like to order a drink ... every time he comes to your table.

 

OK I find it a bit annoying because it catches my eye even though I know it's there. I meant that the contents are nicely presented. The illustration is a useful aide-memoire and the explanations are good. I hope we are getting enthusiastic feedback from learners.

 

Yes, the contents are nice ... now that I've actually clicked one and had a look. It's the tiny billboard that's a bit of a gnat.

 

I wonder if the example sentences below the "word of the day" are natural or just some sentences from unreliable sources?

Thanks a lot

 

You're on WordReference – no one is picking sentences from "unreliable sources."

If you ever doubt them, you can ask in the English Only forum, but I just checked today's word – wholeheartedly – and the three sentences are fine. Keep in mind that some sentences will be found more often in writing than speech, and some sentences may be better suited for formal or casual contexts.

 

Thanks a lot, Copy.

 

A word of the day is like having an apple a day, when presented well, even if from a student.

A welcome feature, for me.

 

I love the new feature and hope it can be extended to other languages soon. Personally I actually like the reminder. I prefer that to getting an email. I don't know what it looks like on a cell/smartphone but on my computer it's just conveniently in the lower left corner. Maybe the problem can be solved by clicking it away for those that don't care for the feature versus leaving it for those who want it to stay.

 

Hi Mike ... huge thanks for the X on the box. Much appreciated.

 

Hi, Mike!

Thank you so much for adding the X.
I now just click on it to close the box and reclaim my screen.

 

And you only have to click it once to make it stay away forever.

 

I didn't realize that, but now that I think of it, the box has not reappeared since I clicked on the X.

 

Hi, all. May I know where "word of the day" is. I would be interested in it, but haven't found it. Thank you.

By the way, is there an application I can have in my mobile to see "English Only" forum more conveniently? I entered the forum by entering the site address, but it was not so convenient.

Thank you.

 

If you enter a word in the Search box and then hit Enter, it should appear as a small blue box and you can subscribe.

I don't know about a mobile app, but someone else will, I'm sure.

 

Bingo! WR does have an APP for cellphone users. So, do you use Android or APPSTORE, whichever you use, you are going to download it in either of those stores. Try "Wordreference" to see whether you can find it.

 

Hi, Silver. Thank you. I use Android. I only found "WR dictionary" in a Chinese application center. I prefer the forum, "English Only Forum".

I am wondering why WR dose not make it public on the website, so that someone can download it.

 

You can try download the "WR dictionary" and see whether you can see our forum. It's based on the system of an online dictionary.

I believe Mike was meticulous when programmed this APP, trust me. You first can only see a dictionary then you can use "ask in the forum" link.

Try and report it to me.

 

I found it now. Thank you very much. It will be very useful when I don't want to turn on my computer.

 

You're very welcome, my friend.

You know, I use it all the time, yes, it's convenient, but be careful when you ask questions. It's a bit complicated or annoying for us to underline a phrase or word; the screen to too small and sometimes the keyboard disappears.

 

Except, of course, if you are allergic to, or even simply don't like, apples...

 

Hello, this morning I noticed there isn't the word of the day.

 

Does anyone know what happened with this? I liked the idea.

 

Hi,

WordReference’s WOTD was suspended for the holidays. A nice note was sent to all subscribers on December 18 → Word of the Day Suspended for the Holidays. But don’t worry, it will be back!

Regards,


swift

 

Has the Word of the Day been resumed? The holidays are over and I'm still not getting anything. Does anyone?

 

We'll have to wait until late this month

 

I think the word of the day should have an automatic translation to other languages just by pressing a button or the word itself (English to Spanish could be the first trial language).

Maybe it could show a few examples as well (the ones from the online WR dictionary which give context to the word).

I hope mike add it to the upcoming new app after his vacation.

 

Any news on this? Shouldn't it be back by now?

 

How would it be being sent to the wrong place?

You can set up a Spam box on WR?

 

Oh. Good to know.

 

Hi all,

I just found out this wonderful feature!
But I don't see any small blue box or any link to access it!

Here I have 2 questions:

1. How can I subscribe to the 'Word of the day'?
2. Like velisarius, I would like to know whether this feature could be extended to other languages too?

Many thanks in advance.

 

Thank you very much, Mike!

 

The Former format of "Word of the day" was much better, no need to surf into the web.

Before this change just a quick look was enough for learning...

Thanks for the efforts.

 

I just noticed today's "word of the day" (intermediate) - "wind", illustrated by a nice shot of a series of wind turbines. I think it's confusing though to include information about the verb "*wind", which after all has nothing to do with "the wind" and might confuse learners.

If this is normal practice, should the feature have a new title: Homophones of the Day?

Edit:* I meant of course the verb wind /waɪnd/, as in She can wind him round her little finger.

 

That's right. Wind turbines may well indicate that there is wind for the name "wind" but it should also be considered that the verb "to wind" does not have the same meaning at all.
In fact, the verb "to wind" means: "to wrap / to roll", "to date back", "to snake / to weave" which have nothing in common with the verb " To blow / to breathe out ".