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Is Dictionary.com safe for your child?
Age guide
4+
We advise Dictionary.com from age 4 and up. Overall risk 1/10 (low risk).
- 5-8
- Younger children can use Dictionary.com to look up simple words and learn their definitions, expanding their vocabulary.
- 9-12
- Children in this age group can use Dictionary.com for school assignments, exploring synonyms and antonyms, and understanding more complex word origins.
- 13-15
- Teenagers can utilize Dictionary.com for in-depth research, including etymology and usage examples, which supports advanced academic work.
- 16+
- Older teens can leverage Dictionary.com as a comprehensive reference tool for academic writing and professional communication, including specialized terminology and advanced linguistic features.
Dictionary.com is an online dictionary that provides definitions, synonyms, and pronunciations for words in the English language. It also offers features like word of the day, grammar tips, and a thesaurus to enhance vocabulary and writing skills.
- Age guide
- 4+
- Overall risk
- 1/10
- Violence
- 1/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 1/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 2/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Influence
- 1/10
What parents should know
Dictionary.com is an educational app and website that provides definitions, synonyms, and other language resources. It is generally safe and beneficial for all ages, promoting vocabulary and literacy skills. Parents should monitor for advertisements, in-app purchases, and external links to ensure content remains age-appropriate and focused on learning.
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- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for Dictionary.com is 4+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Dictionary.com setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about Dictionary.com without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in Dictionary.com that mean it is time to step in.
Dictionary.com age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Dictionary.com?
Parentwise puts Dictionary.com at 4+. We advise Dictionary.com from age 4 and up. Overall risk 1/10 (low risk). Violence scores 1/10, language 1/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 2/10.
Can a 10 year old use Dictionary.com?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Dictionary.com (4+). Children in this age group can use Dictionary.com for school assignments, exploring synonyms and antonyms, and understanding more complex word origins.
Can a 12 year old use Dictionary.com?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Dictionary.com (4+). Children in this age group can use Dictionary.com for school assignments, exploring synonyms and antonyms, and understanding more complex word origins.
Can a 13 year old use Dictionary.com?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Dictionary.com (4+). Teenagers can utilize Dictionary.com for in-depth research, including etymology and usage examples, which supports advanced academic work.
Is Dictionary.com appropriate for kids?
Dictionary.com is an educational app and website that provides definitions, synonyms, and other language resources. Parentwise rates Dictionary.com overall as low risk (1/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 2/10.
Is Dictionary.com family friendly?
Dictionary.com is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. It is generally safe and beneficial for all ages, promoting vocabulary and literacy skills.
Dictionary.com parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Dictionary.com is an educational app and website that provides definitions, synonyms, and other language resources. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (2/10).
Is Dictionary.com safe for kids?
We advise Dictionary.com from age 4 and up. Overall risk 1/10 (low risk). It is generally safe and beneficial for all ages, promoting vocabulary and literacy skills.
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