# English Usage Dictionary — grammar, syntax, word choice

> A comprehensive guide to English usage, grammar, syntax, style, and word choice. (iPhone/iPad app by Trung Nguyen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/english-usage-dictionary/id1209389831 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Trung Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1193103306)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 86 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-02-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/english-usage-dictionary/id1209389831/reviews.md

## What is English Usage Dictionary?

The English Usage Dictionary is the guide to English usage, loved and used by writers of all kinds.

The dictionary gives comprehensive and practical advice on grammar, syntax, style, and choice of words.

 It gives in-depth coverage of both British and American English with reference to the English of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and South Africa.

 The dictionary includes wide-ranging examples of usage from a broad selection of newspapers, journals, and books from across the globe, and features illustrative quotations from authors such as Agatha Christie, Chinua Achebe, Iris Murdoch, Harold Pinter, and Noel Coward.

● User-defined group
- Create group and add entries into a group

● Study tools:
- Search an entry
- Bookmark an entry
- Learn 5 entries daily
- Built-in dictionary
- Featured entries

## Key features

- Grammar, syntax, style, and word choice advice
- British and American English coverage
- Usage examples and author quotations
- User-defined entry groups
- Search and bookmark entries
- Daily learning feature

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/english-usage-dictionary/id1209389831/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Totally Useless!

*2020-11-23*

Why did I even bother to purchase this? I can’t pull up any words. It’s completely unusable.!

### 1/5 — Very limited number of entries

*2019-09-02*

Disappointed!

## Frequently asked questions about English Usage Dictionary

### What is English Usage Dictionary?

English Usage Dictionary is a reference app offering practical advice on English grammar, syntax, style, and word choice. It includes examples and quotations from various authors and supports both British and American English.

### What devices does English Usage Dictionary support?

English Usage Dictionary is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How much does English Usage Dictionary cost?

English Usage Dictionary is a paid app, priced at $0.99.

### What is the age rating for English Usage Dictionary?

English Usage Dictionary has an age rating of 4+.

### When was English Usage Dictionary last updated?

The latest version of English Usage Dictionary was released on August 16, 2023.

### Does English Usage Dictionary have ads?

No, English Usage Dictionary does not contain advertisements.

### Can I create custom groups of entries in English Usage Dictionary?

Yes, you can create user-defined groups and add entries to them within English Usage Dictionary.

### What study tools are available in English Usage Dictionary?

Study tools include searching entries, bookmarking entries, learning 5 entries daily, a built-in dictionary, and featured entries.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 3.0 — 2023-08-16

We have improved the app's performance in this version.

### 2.0 — 2020-04-28

We improved the app's user interface in this version.

### 1.0 — 2017-02-28

No release notes.

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