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Collins English Dictionary

HarperCollins Publishers Ltd

📚 Education

🔍 Reference

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Chambers Dictionary by Antony Lewis

Classic English reference

Editor's Choice

🔍 Reference

4.6(17 ratings)

$9.99

This comprehensive English dictionary offers extensive coverage of words, including new terms from science and culture. It features intelligent search with spelling suggestions, pattern matching, and filtering, plus standard tools like bookmarks and anagrams. An offline reference for word enthusiasts and crossword solvers.

Chambers Thesaurus by Antony Lewis

Offline English thesaurus

Strong Contender

🔍 Reference

4.9😐(11 ratings)

$4.99

This offline English thesaurus offers a vast collection of synonyms and antonyms for writers and language enthusiasts. It features intelligent word entry with spelling suggestions and advanced search capabilities, all accessible without an internet connection.

What We Love

👍 Excellent tool overall
📚 Comprehensive vocabulary
✍️ Great for writers
crossword Perfect for crosswords
💰 Good value for money
💡 Supports free product and data privacy
🚀 Fast and easy to use
📚 Great companion to dictionary
💬 Responsive developer support
🌐 British English version available
✨ Well-presented and useful information
🔗 Cross-referencing feature is excellent
📱 Portable and convenient

Room to Improve

❓ Incomplete vocabulary (missing common words)
🔗 Faulty linking between words
🐛 App crashes after updates
💻 Not working on newer OS versions
🖱️ Faulty interface (search field not immediate)
🇺🇸 American English focus (sometimes)
📚 Lacks depth for serious users
📉 Disappointing compared to print version
💰 Price considered high by some
🎛️ Control buttons are fiddly

Collins French-English by Ultralingua, Inc.

Bilingual dictionary and verbs

Worth Considering

🔍 Reference

4.7😐(344 ratings)

$17.99

This comprehensive bilingual dictionary offers extensive translations and verb conjugations without requiring an internet connection. It includes smart search, noun genders, and usage notes for precision. Ideal for language students and travelers seeking a reliable reference tool.

What We Love

👍 Excellent translation app
👍 Quick and easy to use
👍 Verb conjugation feature
👍 Great dictionary
👍 Good search functionality
👍 Great privacy policy
👍 Works well for beginners
👍 Easy to look-up single words
👍 Nice to have phrases
👍 Well put-together
👍 Helpful for beginners
👍 Offline functionality
👍 One-time payment
👍 Comprehensive information
👍 Useful for figures of speech
👍 Replaced multiple dictionaries
👍 Good all-rounder
👍 Well worth the money
👍 Easy to use interface
👍 Tap on word for definition
👍 Tap and hold for pronunciation
👍 Tap on verb for conjugation
👍 Multiple usage examples
👍 Input conjugated verb for infinitive
👍 Replaced two dictionaries
👍 Invaluable for students
👍 Wonderful dictionary
👍 Best French dictionary app
👍 Input conjugated verb to get infinitive
👍 Sounds French
👍 Offers sample sentences
👍 Competent and professional
👍 Has worked seamlessly
👍 Very useful
👍 Comprehensive and complete

Room to Improve

🐛 Lacks many example sentences
🐛 Very little contemporary slang
🐛 Speak feature doesn't work
🐛 App not updated
🐛 IPA chart not helpful
🐛 No pronunciation tips for IPA
🐛 No recording option for pronunciation check
🐛 Pronunciation feature crashes app
🐛 Expensive
🐛 English translations lack breadth
🐛 Painful to get back to search
🐛 Lacks esoteric words
🐛 Omission of audible pronunciations
🐛 Negation forms in conjugation table might be wrong
🐛 History back button doesn't work
🐛 Secondary meanings skimped
🐛 Old forms not given
🐛 Rare words become rarer
🐛 IPA character alignment issues
🐛 Verb tables full of errors
🐛 Cannot get back to total dictionary after conjugation search
🐛 Incorrect translation English to French
🐛 Few words compared to paper version
🐛 Reflexive verbs in negative perfect tense incorrect
🐛 Favorite words not saved in iCloud
🐛 New icon is meaningless
🐛 Cannot find examples of word usage in sentences
🐛 Application content insufficient for price
🐛 Need to improve exiting menus
🐛 Need more dynamic environment
🐛 Need grammar rules reminder
🐛 Need better arrangement of idiomatic expressions
🐛 Search mode doesn't account for locutions

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American Heritage Dictionary 5

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Free

Access a comprehensive English language dictionary with over 10,000 new words and senses. Features include real-time searching, cross-referencing, pronunciation guides, and etymologies. Enhance your vocabulary and understanding of word origins on the go.

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Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro

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Access a comprehensive offline dictionary and thesaurus with extensive content in multiple languages. Explore definitions, synonyms, and specialized dictionaries for various fields. Enjoy an ad-free experience with features like word games and instant lookups.

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Advanced English Dictionary+

American English Dictionary

Free

This app is a comprehensive American English dictionary designed for learners. It features extensive vocabulary, clear definitions, and practical examples to enhance understanding and usage. Users can access audio pronunciations, explore related terms, and save words for future reference.

Extensive vocabulary and phrasesUsage examples and collocationsAmerican English pronunciation with audio

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Dictionaries

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Access and search multiple dictionaries simultaneously in one app. Purchase various language dictionaries, including English and Japanese, from an in-app store. Features include batch searching, handwriting input, and cross-dictionary navigation.

Batch search multiple dictionariesPurchase language dictionariesHandwriting input support

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Merriam-Webster Dictionary+

Premium Ad-free Dictionary

$9.99

Access America's leading dictionary with over 15,000 extra entries for people and places. Enjoy offline access, voice search, and daily vocabulary builders. This app offers expert word guidance with a thesaurus and example sentences.

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