WordNet

What is WordNet?

WordNet is a comprehensive lexical database that provides a structured representation of the English language. It groups words into sets of synonyms, known as synsets, each representing a distinct concept. These synsets are interconnected through a network of conceptual-semantic and lexical relations, enabling users to navigate and explore the complex web of word meanings and relationships. The resource is freely available for download, making it a valuable tool for computational linguistics and natural language processing applications

Highlights

• Extensive lexical database covering nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs
• Grouping of words into sets of cognitive synonyms (synsets)
• Interconnected network of synsets linked by conceptual-semantic and lexical relations
• Navigable structure for exploring word meanings and relationships
• Freely and publicly available for download
• Utility for computational linguistics and natural language processing tasks