Garner's Modern English Usage

Garner's Modern English Usage

by LawProse Inc.

29 ratings
14 reviews
#194 in paid Education
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$24.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 22, 2016
  • December 18, 2017

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This comprehensive reference tool offers over 8,000 entries and essays on English usage, designed for mobile users. It provides empirical insights, illustrative examples, and guidance on skillful writing, liberating English from extreme purist or relativist views.

Extensive dictionary of over 8,000 entries
Searchable and navigable interface
Citable text for academic use
Voice search functionality
Favorites list for custom words
Usage quizzes to test knowledge
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What's New in Garner's Modern English Usage

1.33

December 18, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Bug Fixes.

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User reviews

My favorite app.. but one thing

A near-perfect app, and one simple change would eliminate the “near.” Make a random entry button! My favorite part of the app is to go down an entry rabbit hole. How exciting if, like Wikipedia, one could press a button and be brought to an entry that perhaps they would not have stumbled across otherwise. This would be an easy add, please consider!
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Garner's Modern English Usage is the gold standard—& this is a joy to use to prove your friends wron

Garner's Modern English Usage app is a joy to use. You can search just about any topic that is vexxing you (e.g., "comprise" versus "constitute") and find a resolution along with a detailed explanation and usage statistics.

When you're in a grammar debate, you can take a screenshot and text it to your friends proving them wrong. What could be better than that?
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Extremely Useful and Portable

An excellent reference work. The application is quite convenient; unlike the book, you can carry it with you wherever you go. Very fast and efficient for looking up particular words and phrases, which is the primary task for a usage guide. Worth the money. Highly recommended.

The Best

Useful and outstanding. One of the few works that I have in both print and electronic editions.

Love GMEU

GMEU is the incomparable source for American English usage. I keep the book at my desk at work, but with the pandemic I needed something for home. I really like the app, but have two issues. 1. As many have mentioned, the text size should be adjustable. 2. I can’t figure out how to use the Favorites list! I’ve tried everything and nothing works. I’m quite disappointed because I was really looking forward to using that aspect.
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FAQ

What is Garner's Modern English Usage?

Garner's Modern English Usage is a comprehensive reference tool for English usage, offering over 8,000 entries and essays. It provides empirical insights and guidance on skillful writing, designed for mobile users.

What devices does Garner's Modern English Usage support?

Garner's Modern English Usage is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

How much does Garner's Modern English Usage cost?

Garner's Modern English Usage is a paid application, priced at $24.99.

What is the age rating for Garner's Modern English Usage?

Garner's Modern English Usage has an age rating of 4+.

How often is Garner's Modern English Usage updated?

The latest version of Garner's Modern English Usage is 1.33, which was last updated on December 18, 2017.

Does Garner's Modern English Usage have ads?

No, Garner's Modern English Usage does not contain advertisements.

Can I use the text from Garner's Modern English Usage in my work?

Yes, the text within Garner's Modern English Usage is designed to be fully citable, making it useful for academic and professional writing.

What makes Garner's Modern English Usage different from other usage guides?

This guide is backed by a lifetime of study and empirical grounding in large linguistic corpora, utilizing big data to compare standard terms against variants in modern print sources. It offers a comprehensive, reliable, and empirical approach to current English usage.