hilarious
Extremely funny, amusing, or causes a great deal of laughter.
How do you know you really know a word?
Is it just when you recognise it? Is it when you can define it, spell it, and say it? Is it when you can use it yourself, confidently, without really thinking about it?
Words are tremendously powerful. They are how you interpret and react with the world around you. But words can be tricky. They can have multiple meanings and uses, and might only be appropriate in certain contexts. So how can you know when youreally know a word?
The key is to see that word lots of times, in different contexts, and to practise using it yourself.
LexiPips! can help you to increase your vocabulary base, to extend your knowledge and familiarity with words and to practise using them to ensure long term retention.
Your library
This is where your words live!
defeat
To win a victory over someone in a battle, game, or contest, or to make someone/something fail.
weird
Something very strange, unusual, unexpected, or unnatural.
stealth
Movement that is quiet and careful in order not to be seen or heard
How it works
Learn the word, then make it yours.
Save the words you meet, practice them in context, and build the muscle memory to recognize and spell them later.
Knowing a word means more than just identifying the meaning. You need to understand how it is used and in what contexts it is appropriate.
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Add a word
Type a word once and LexiPips saves the meaning, word type, and an example sentence in your private library.
2
Use it in context
Practice writing your own sentence and get a clear note on whether the word fits.
3
Hear it, then spell it
Turn up your headphones, listen to a saved word, and check whether you can spell it from memory.
Advisors
Built with some of the best people in learning.
We have worked with experienced educators and learning experts to shape a practice experience that helps words really stick.
Matthew Barnard
Lifelong educationalist – from classroom teacher, teacher trainer and director of studies, to content writer, editor, and course designer – specialising in online courses and learning tools since 2001. (Also, avid gardener and part-time hypnotherapist.)
FAQ
A few quick answers.
Who is LexiPips for?
LexiPips is for kids, families, tutors, and anyone learning English who wants a friendly way to build vocabulary.
Do I need to know lots of words already?
Not at all. You can start with one word at a time and build your library as you go.
What happens after I add a word?
You can save it, see what it means, practice using it in a sentence, and check whether you can spell it from memory.