STANDS4 Web Services:
Phrases API
The Phrases API from STANDS4 enables you to programmatically get explanations for common phrases, idioms and casual expressions.
Request URL:
https://www.stands4.com/services/v2/phrases.php
Request parameters:
| Parameter | Value | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| uid | string | Y | Your API user id |
|
| tokenid | string | Y | Your valid developer token id |
|
| phrase | string | Y | The phrase you would like to get explanations for |
|
| format | string | N | xml | The format in which you want the result returned (xml or json) |
Sample request URL:
https://www.stands4.com/services/v2/phrases.php?uid=1001&tokenid=tk324324&phrase=buckle+up&format=xml
Response elements:
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| results | Contains all of the query responses |
| result | Contains each individual response |
| term | The term this result is referring to |
| explanation | An explanation for the phrase |
| example | Usage example for the phrase |
Sample response:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<results>
<result>
<term>buckle up</term>
<explanation>To fasten one's seat belt or safety belt.</explanation>
<example>Buckle up every time you drive somewhere in a car, and make sure your passengers buckle up, too.</example>
</result>
</results>
{
"results": {
"result": {
"term": "buckle up",
"explanation": "To fasten one's seat belt or safety belt.",
"example": "Buckle up every time you drive somewhere in a car, and make sure your passengers buckle up, too."
}
}
}
Want to use this service?
The Phrases API service is free to use for up to 100 queries per day.
For a premium commercial license, please contact us.