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Dictionary.

Dictionary.

by TheFreeDictionary.com

15K ratings
488 reviews
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📚 Education
🔍 Reference
Free
In-App PurchasesWith Ads

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 16, 2010
  • November 11, 2025

Features

Developer

Farlex, Inc.
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About

Access a comprehensive dictionary, thesaurus, and translation tool with millions of definitions and synonyms. Explore specialty dictionaries, learn new words daily, and play word games. This app offers offline access and integrates seamlessly with other applications.

✓Offline dictionary and thesaurus
✓Millions of definitions and synonyms
✓Word of the Day and Idiom of the Day
✓Specialty dictionaries (medical, legal, etc.)
✓Translations into 40+ languages
✓Word games (Spelling Bee, Hangman)
✓In-app word lookup via sharing
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Dictionary.. Based on 15K reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Reference app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Comprehensive and detailed definitions
  • 👍Helpful thesaurus and translation features
  • 🎮Fun word games and activities
  • 📚Vast amount of information beyond just definitions
  • 🔍Easy to use and navigate

Negative things

  • 🔍Cluttered interface with too many ads
  • 🐛Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔍Difficulty finding specific settings or features
  • 🔋Drains battery life quickly
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What's New in Dictionary.

14

November 11, 2025

Bug fixes and enhancements

1

In-App Purchases

$5.99

Ad-free upgrade

Ad-free upgrade

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Pro version missing grammar quiz

It’s been a no- show for about a month. I keep the app updated.
427engine427engine

Very good app

This is my first time of using the app and it’s perfect
Kwaku24Kwaku24

Advert slalom

Throws an ad in your face thats impossible to close. I would gladly pay to stop having ads thrown in my face. Infact, I thought I had
zeezu5zeezu5

pretty good

I like the layout is still like the website so its easy to use. How they have extra word problems and articles us also very good. Plus the ads they do have arent overly the top obnoxious.
therandompersonntherandompersonn

Great but annoying ads

Great dictionary! However, lengthy ads and their intrusive timing have become incredibly frustrating that I am forced to cut back on my usage.
Shar😁Shar😁
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Frequent login issues and lost user data

Bug

Inconsistent performance across devices

Bug

Incorrect or missing definitions for some words

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Ability to create and organize custom word lists

Feature

More advanced vocabulary-building tools

Feature

Improved audio pronunciation quality

Feature

Offline access to full dictionary content

Feature

FAQ

What does The Free Dictionary app do?

This app provides a comprehensive dictionary and thesaurus with millions of definitions and synonyms from top sources. It also includes features like Word of the Day, offline access, specialty dictionaries, and translation capabilities into over 40 languages.

What are the key features of this dictionary app?

Key features include offline access to dictionaries and thesauruses, a vast collection of definitions and synonyms, daily vocabulary builders like Word of the Day, specialty dictionaries for various fields, and translation services. It also offers word games and the ability to look up words directly from other apps.

Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a wide range of features without initial cost. However, it does contain in-app purchases and advertisements, which can enhance the user experience or provide additional content.

What languages are supported for translation?

The app supports translations of English into over 40 languages, including Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Russian. It also offers dozens of other translation options, allowing users to translate other languages into English as well.

Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for word enthusiasts, students, professionals who need quick access to definitions and synonyms, language learners, and anyone who wants to expand their vocabulary. Its offline capabilities make it useful for users with limited internet access.