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Talk about one-stop shopping! This site provides a number of references and tools accessible simply by clicking a tab..

Need to find rhyming words? Go to rhymes.net , and you'll get a list of words listed alphabetically and categorized by number of syllables. The should be useful for a variety of purposes, but you'll find more here--much more.

There are ten functions accessible from tabs across the top of the web page, each with its own URL. I've checked them out, and they're good! All functions are available by entering the URL of any one of them.

1. Abbreviations (www.abbreviations.com). Search acronyms & abreviations, or browse by category.
2. Conversions (www.convert.net). Convert measurements, time zones, number systems. Type your query freeform or use a handy conversion box with drop-down menus.
3.  Definitions (www.definitions.net). Search or use categories. It functions like a mini encyclopedia, working for such terms as "English Bulldog," "Genghis Khan," and "Russian Revolution," and scientific names of plant and animals. When appropriate the definition will be enhanced by images.
4. Lyrics (www.lyrics.net). Search by song title or a portion of the lyrics. You can also browse by artist.
5. Phrases (www.phrases.net). Search for phrases and idioms. (This would really help a person learning English to make sense of phrases like "rain cats and dogs" and "get a grip.")
6. Quotations (www.quotes.net). Search by author, subject, or word (not phrase).
7. References (www.references.net). Use the directory of categories to see a lists of reference sources on the web.
8. Rhymes (www.rhymes.net). Enter a word and you will be given a list of rhyming words categorized by number of syllables, organized alphabetically in each category.
9. Synonyms. (www.synonyms.net). Search or browse.
10. ZIP Codes (www.uszip.com). Search by city or ZIP code. Results will display the city with its current weather information, demographics, a map, images, and other information.