Dictionary.com: English Words app for iPhone and iPad


4.0 ( 6160 ratings )
Reference Education
Developer: Dictionary.com, LLC
Free
Current version: 7.5.29, last update: 4 years ago
First release : 07 Apr 2009
App size: 147.55 Mb

Download the number one free dictionary app with English language learning tools and free word games built for every level of learner.

With more than 2 million trusted definitions and synonyms plus word puzzles, language quizzes, and spelling quizzes, this English dictionary and thesaurus app for iPhone is optimized with your mobile device in mind to help you learn English or improve your English vocabulary.

Flip to dark mode to give your eyes a break, or stick to the traditional set-up. It even works offline! Install the offline dictionary for access to definitions and synonyms whenever and wherever you need them — no bulky books necessary.

In addition to the trusted reference content from Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com, this education app includes:

Word Puzzle ► Love crossword puzzles and anagrams? You’ll flip for our word puzzle! Unscramble the letters, and cash in your coins for an extra boost. Want more word game fun? Improve your vocabulary with fun spelling quizzes and vocabulary challenges.

Word of the Day ► Learn a new word each day and expand your vocabulary education.

Synonym of the Day ► Can you pick the correct synonym for a word? Keep your vocabulary sharp with our daily synonym challenge.

Audio pronunciations ► Never mispronounce another word.

Synonyms ► Get thesaurus content alongside your dictionary definitions.

Voice search ► Find the definitions you’re looking for anywhere, anytime. The app even offers up English spelling help. Not sure how a word is spelled? Say it out loud, and this app will find it for you.

Grammar help ► Get grammar tips, word usage, and more to improve your writing.

Editorial articles ► Explore editorial content for features on words, the origins of our language, and the nuances that make English so complicated and unique.

Favorite words and search history ► Customize your recently searched word list, and never forget the newest words you’ve learned.

Learner’s dictionary ► Includes extra information about word usage for English learners.

Dictionary shuffle ► Think you know ALL the definitions? Prove it with Dictionary Shuffle, which chooses a word at random and brings you to the definition.

A-Z Dictionary ► What’s more exciting than ... wait for it … browsing the Dictionary?! We’ve now made it even easier, with the A–Z Dictionary.


Optimized for Apple Watch!


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- Example Sentences

- Encyclopedia

- Idioms and Phrases

- Science and Rhyming Dictionaries

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Pros and cons of Dictionary.com: English Words app for iPhone and iPad

Dictionary.com: English Words app good for

I dont have much time to review this app so ill keep it simple, IB english was never this understandable
The cool thing about this dictionary is, you can listen to the correct pronunciation of a word. This app has helped me in what could have been an embarrassing moments
Very good and useful app. I use everyday. I even upgraded not to have ad. And example sentences.
I first downloaded this app for basic word search and out of pure curiosity. Then I the light !! Lol this is a great a learn a new word almost everyday and the correct pronunciation I recommend it if English is not your first language.
Doesnt consume too much of ur battery, easy to use, clear explanation, remembered ur previous search. Totally recommending this
Concise and precise. I always found everything I was searching.

Some bad moments

If youre planning on buying their upgrades (which are great and useful) to use them on your iPad and iPhone, forget about it. Their products are distinctly good, but if you ever try to retrieve these upgrade purchases from your account, its not gonna work. I bought them all on my iPhone and tried to retrieve them on my iPad and it just doesnt get it (even with the same account, same user, same product...). Tried to get in touch with their support a month ago. No response. A pity such a great product and such a poor support!
Yes, the dictionary is good, however the marketing tricks are malignant, it even put one under preassure to get red of ads, does not work in portrait position with the keyboard. I would like Itune to look into the legality of this app. Again a good app has been damage by its marketing Methode. Gasim 2016 And no Chance in the Mode of Marketing, Itune dont know?
And why does everything thats supposed to be a part of it cost $3 extra per item? Ridiculous
Even the simplest words cant be found. The "did you mean..." function also doesnt work. Please fix this. The only good thing is that you can download the dictionary for offline use.
This app is very easy to use but the information it provides is inaccurate. I would consistently ask for definitions in order to clarify word meanings and found the information provided took me a step back rather than a step forward. The final straw for me was the definition for conundrum. From now on, its the OED only.

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