1983: a vocabulary app for the exact word
1983 maps near-synonyms by intensity and nuance, so you use the word that matches your meaning, not its approximation. Annoyed, irate, incensed, livid: see exactly how close words differ, and choose the one you mean.
For writers who want precision, students preparing for the GRE and SAT, and anyone learning English who needs the shades between dictionary entries. Download 1983 on the App Store. Please enable JavaScript to use the app.
Frequently asked questions
What is 1983?
1983 is an iOS vocabulary app that maps near-synonyms on a 2D field by intensity and the exact shade of meaning, so you choose the word you actually mean instead of an approximation.
How is 1983 different from a thesaurus?
A thesaurus lists near-synonyms as if they were interchangeable. They are not. 1983 places each word in a cluster and positions it by intensity and nuance, so you can see how confusable words differ and pick the right one.
What is the difference between irate and incensed?
Both describe strong anger, but incensed carries the sense of outrage at something unfair or offensive, while irate is intense anger without that specific cause. In 1983 they sit close on the intensity axis but apart on the nuance axis.
Who is 1983 for?
Writers who want precision, students preparing for vocabulary-heavy exams like the GRE and SAT, and people learning English who need the shades between dictionary entries.
Explore the word maps
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