Visual Lexicon-Visual English Dictionary

Example

The word 'crane' can mean a bird or a construction machine. Visual Lexicon generates images for both meanings, aiding in understanding and memorizing the word's different uses.

Scenario

A language student encounters the sentence 'The crane lifted the materials.' Confused about how a bird could perform such a task, they use Visual Lexicon to visualize the second meaning, clarifying the context.

Example

For the word 'football,' Visual Lexicon may show an image of a soccer ball for most of the world, while for users in the U.S., it might generate an image of an American football.

Scenario

An English learner in Europe is curious about the American 'Super Bowl.' Using Visual Lexicon, they can see that 'football' in this context refers to a sport quite different from soccer, enhancing their cultural and linguistic understanding.

Example

Visual Lexicon can depict the word 'run' in various contexts, such as a person running, a computer program running, or a run in a stocking, illustrating the word's versatility.

Scenario

Preparing for an English test, a learner struggles with the word 'run' used in different sentences. Visual Lexicon provides a range of images showing its different applications, making study sessions more effective and engaging.