# COBUILD Advanced English — English Learner‘s Dictionary

> Advanced English learner's dictionary with natural language definitions and pronunciation. (iPhone/iPad app by 物書堂.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cobuild-advanced-english/id880928925 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [物書堂](https://appshunter.io/developer/284350529)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: $23.99
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 339 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2016-12-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cobuild-advanced-english/id880928925/reviews.md

## What is COBUILD Advanced English?

Transform your English with COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary [8th edition]. Learn to use English the way native speakers do, understand words, and improve your pronunciation.

Created especially for learners, this app brings together our best ever COBUILD dictionary with new features only possible on your Apple device. With simple, elegant design and clever features, COBUILD is now easier than ever to use.

FEATURES of APP

- Optimized for iOS 11
- Optimized for 3D Touch
- Fast pattern-match search (*, ?, vowel, consonant and group of letters) for crossword solving
- Search within entries, idioms and examples
- Customize search options (starts/ends with, appears in idioms/examples) 
- Pronunciation audio available offline (71,000 words)
- ”Jump” feature – touch any word anywhere in the dictionary to go to the definition
- Automatic correction of misspelled
- Bookmark and history functions
- iCloud Bookmark
- Supporting “Slide Over” and “Split View” on iPad
- Optimized for Retina display
- Customize UI colors
- Dark background color
- Clipboard search
- Search from other apps
- Custom action feature allows users to look up a word in the dictionary from within other apps
- Search for other MONOKAKIDO apps
- VoiceOver speaks contents

FEATURES of CONTENTS

- Simple, clear definitions taken from natural English as it is really used
- Full human-voice headword audio in standard British pronunciation
- Words divided into levels of frequency, helping you choose the important words to study
- Pronunciation feature helps you identify tricky words and learn to pronounce them
- Word partnerships highlight the most important collocations of words with the highest frequency in the Collins Corpus
- Word Links increase language awareness by showing how words are built in English
- Thesaurus boxes provide both synonyms and antonyms for high-frequency words.
- Usage notes explain shades of meanings, clarify cultural references, and highlight important grammatical information.
- Style labels tell you whether a word is formal, offensive, funny, old-fashioned etc.
- List of tricky irregular verbs to watch out for
- Explanation of grammatical terms, helpful instructions on how to get the very best out of your COBUILD dictionary and much more

COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary [8th edition]

The 8th edition of the Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's Dictionary offers up-to-date coverage of today's English in a clear, attractive format. This dictionary is ideal for upper-intermediate and advanced learners of English. It covers all the words, phrases, and idioms that students need to master in order to speak and write effective English. With full-sentence definitions written in simple, natural English, this dictionary is easy to use and understand. The examples, taken from the 4.5-billion-word Collins Corpus, show learners how the words are used in authentic contexts. The dictionary also provides extensive help with grammar, including grammar patterns for many of the examples, and a grammar reference in the supplement. The Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's Dictionary provides invaluable and detailed guidance on the English language, and is the complete reference tool for learners of English.

## Key features

- Natural English definitions
- Offline pronunciation audio
- Word partnership collocations
- Thesaurus with synonyms/antonyms
- Usage and style notes
- Fast pattern-match search

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cobuild-advanced-english/id880928925/reviews.md

### 4/5 — iPhone 11 Pro 横屏布局乱了

*2020-02-25, version 2.2.3*

iPhone 11 Pro 横屏布局乱了，下面的tabbar位置错乱，希望尽快修复

### 5/5 — Wealth content and Elegant UI

*2018-06-18, version 2.2.1*

Thank you for fixing the bug so soon. Very elegant UI and wealth contents. Worth every penny of it.

### 4/5 — 内容不够多，例句不发音

*2017-04-11, version 2.1.2*

早日实现收藏夹同步，排除盗版

## Frequently asked questions about COBUILD Advanced English

### What is COBUILD Advanced English?

COBUILD Advanced English is a learner's dictionary designed for upper-intermediate and advanced English speakers. It provides clear definitions, pronunciation audio, and detailed information on word usage, collocations, and grammar.

### How much does COBUILD Advanced English cost?

COBUILD Advanced English is a paid application, priced at $23.99.

### Does COBUILD Advanced English offer offline pronunciation?

Yes, COBUILD Advanced English provides offline pronunciation audio for 71,000 words, allowing you to learn pronunciation without an internet connection.

### What kind of definitions does COBUILD Advanced English use?

The dictionary features simple, clear definitions taken from natural English as it is really used, based on the 4.5-billion-word Collins Corpus, making it easy to understand and apply.

### Can I search for words within other apps using COBUILD Advanced English?

Yes, COBUILD Advanced English supports clipboard search and a custom action feature, allowing you to look up words directly from within other applications.

### What devices is COBUILD Advanced English compatible with?

COBUILD Advanced English is optimized for iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod, and supports features like Split View and Slide Over on iPad.

### How often is COBUILD Advanced English updated?

The latest version available is 2.2.3, which was last updated on December 30, 2019. This indicates a less frequent update cycle.

### What is the age rating for COBUILD Advanced English?

COBUILD Advanced English has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in learning English.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.3 — 2019-12-30

• Fixed minor bugs.

### 2.2.2 — 2019-03-04

• Added function to migrate to the integrated version of dictionary app "Dictionaries".
• Optimized to the screen size of the new iPhone and iPad.

### 2.2.1 — 2017-11-02

Fixed for iPhone X

### 2.2 — 2017-10-06

- Add support for iOS 11
- Add support for Drag & Drop on iPad. You can drag a word from another app (e.g. iBooks) and drop into this app for searching the word.

### 2.1.2 — 2017-04-05

Changes in version 2.1.2
- Fixed a bug in phrase search.

Changes in version 2.1.1
-  Fixed a bug that crashes when you switch the background color to black on iOS 10.3. We are so sorry to trouble you.

Changes in version 2.1

- Improved the usability of the bookmark button.
- Improved the text layout in the search results.
- Added “Copy URL scheme” button in the More tab.
- Added Black and Sepia background color.
- Added contrast adjustment of text color.

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