WordWeb Dictionary

WordWeb Dictionary

Offline ad-free dictionary

85 ratings
612 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 16, 2009
  • June 4, 2026
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This app provides a comprehensive offline English dictionary and thesaurus with fast searching, spelling suggestions, definitions, and usage examples. It offers extensive word data and advanced search filters without requiring an internet connection.

Offline dictionary and thesaurus
Fast searching
Spelling suggestions
Definitions and usage examples
Synonyms and related words
Advanced search filters
Bookmark and history support
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What's New in WordWeb Dictionary

8.2

June 4, 2026

New words and definitions. Full text search feature.

User reviews

The best dictionary app

It’s crazy if you think about it. Almost 300k words and definitions for absolutely 0% and it’s easily browsable. I’m not advertising nor a bot but this is definitely the best free english dictionary app you’ll find in the app store.

Do not like new version

Gray search and lookup area are now gray and hard to see, too cluttered, icon at top right is off edge of screen. Wish Apple would let users downgrade to more useable version.

My recommended dictionary app

I love so many features of this dictionary: offline access, usage examples, synonyms, and direct links to related words. Some definitions do use the searched word, but overall it works well for me. I haven’t used another dictionary app on my devices since I found this one a few years ago. I love the simple, uncluttered interface, and the best thing is it is ad-free. Thank you Antony
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Well done! I love the search ??? feature!

I take it for granted

Just realized I’ve been using WordWeb for free for 7 years and haven’t left a review! Great app, great UI, great definitions, easy to save bookmarks, it just works. Antony Lewis has made and maintained a high quality app for a long time at no charge.

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Text input field not working on some devices

Bug

Definitions not updating with latest changes

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Add audio pronunciation

Feature

Expand thesaurus and etymology features

Feature

Implement a random word generator

Feature

Allow customizing word list display

Feature

FAQ

What does the WordWeb Dictionary app do?

The WordWeb Dictionary app provides a comprehensive offline English dictionary and thesaurus. It offers fast searching, spelling suggestions, definitions, usage examples, synonyms, and related words. The app is designed for quick access to linguistic information without needing an internet connection.

What are the key features of this dictionary app?

Key features include an extensive offline database with over 285,000 words and phrases, 225,000 definitions, and 70,000 usage examples. It also offers intelligent spelling suggestions, pattern-matching search, filtering by word type, and bookmark support.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the WordWeb Dictionary app is free to use. It does not contain any advertisements and does not require an internet connection. An optional offline audio version with professionally recorded pronunciations is available as a separate product.

What kind of English does this dictionary cover?

This dictionary covers North American, British, Australian, and international English. It aims to provide a broad range of English language usage and terminology.

Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is beneficial for students, writers, language learners, and anyone who frequently needs to look up word definitions, synonyms, or check spellings. Its offline functionality makes it ideal for use without internet access.