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Cambridge English Dictionary

Cambridge English Dictionary

for Advanced Learners, 4th ed.

289 ratings
678 reviews
📚 Education
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Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

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Released
July 24, 2014
Updated
June 16, 2020

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Cambridge University Press & Assessment (App)
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About

This comprehensive dictionary app provides definitions, pronunciations, and thesaurus entries for over 140,000 words and phrases. It offers advanced search capabilities, learning tools like flashcards and quizzes, and offline access. Ideal for English learners preparing for exams.

✓British and American English audio pronunciations
✓SMART Thesaurus for related words and phrases
✓Flash Card Quiz for memorization
✓Offline access
✓Advanced search functions (wildcard, anagram)
✓Share and clipboard look-up
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What users say about Cambridge English Dictionary

Reviews of Cambridge English Dictionary are mostly negative: the Reference app is rated 2.6/5 from 289 App Store ratings. What users like most: detailed definitions, easy to understand. Top complaints: requires purchase to access full content, expensive compared to free alternatives. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Detailed definitions
  • 👍Easy to understand
  • 👍Includes British and American pronunciations
  • 👍Simple and efficient
  • 👍Useful app

Negative things

  • 💰Requires purchase to access full content
  • 💰Expensive compared to free alternatives
  • 🐛Crashes on startup for older devices
  • 🐛Lacks dark mode
  • 🐛Inconsistent back button functionality
  • 🐛Pronunciation issues with some words
  • 🐛Missing many common words and expressions
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What's New in Cambridge English Dictionary

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If you need help using the app, please contact the developer at support@slovoed.com. For other questions, please contact Cambridge at dictionary@cambridge.org

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Cambridge English Dictionary

for Advanced Learners, 4th ed.

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Can’t be shared across devices

I bought this app on iOS 18 . When I used the same ID logging on another IOS12 iPhone, it doesn’t allow restoring my purchase.
WWayne_ZhangMD

Achat sans contrepartie

On achète le dictionnaire car on y est poussé mais le téléchargement affiche un message d’erreur. Autant utiliser la version web du coup. Bien dommage
MMikeMadx

Scam

I paid for my subscription but it’s not working!! What a waste of money.
GGrod-194

Upgraded the dictionary

Hi, I recently upgraded the Cambridge English Dictionary. However, I encountered an error when attempting to download the new version. Could you assist me with this issue?
SS.G11

no download

I bought the dictionary and I can't download the app
LLeandro#1978
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Incompatible with newer iOS versions

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Requires repurchase on device change

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Download issues and failed restores

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Frequent crashes and stability problems

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add dark mode option

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Improve search workflow and navigation

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Expand vocabulary coverage

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FAQ

What does the Cambridge English Dictionary app do?

This app is a comprehensive English dictionary designed for advanced learners. It provides definitions, British and American English pronunciations, and a SMART Thesaurus to help expand vocabulary. It also includes features for exam preparation and offline use.

What are the key learning features?

Key learning features include audio pronunciations by native speakers, a SMART Thesaurus that suggests related words and phrases, a Flash Card Quiz for memorization, and options to save favorite words and review search history.

Is this app free to use?

The app offers a free preview with full wordlist and sample entries. The full functionality and content are available through in-app purchases, indicating a freemium or paid model for the complete experience.

Can I use this dictionary without an internet connection?

Yes, a significant advantage of this app is that it requires no internet connection once downloaded. This allows you to access definitions, pronunciations, and all other features offline.

Who is the target audience for this app?

This app is specifically designed for advanced English language learners. It is particularly beneficial for those preparing for standardized English proficiency exams such as IELTS, BEC, and Cambridge English: First, Advanced, and Proficiency.