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Dictionary - Merriam-Webster

Dictionary - Merriam-Webster

Merriam-Webster Inc.

5,000,000 - 10,000,000 downloads

Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Useful
  • Pronunciation, synonims...

Cons

  • Nothing special
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Expert's Review

4/5
Great

"Complete dictionary with voice search"

Reviewed by: Anna Grace / Aug 01, 2011

Look up the words and get lots of information

This complete dictionary from Merriam-Webster includes word definitions (by typing or voice search), synonyms, antonyms, example sentences, Word of the Day, audio pronunciations etc.

You just need to write your word (or say it out loud) and the app will give you the complete definition, audio pronunciation, the example sentences and even the date when it was firstly used. Then, you can keep looking up words, viewing your recent history and of course, consulting the daily word selection.

Merriam-Webster Inc. is the developer of this useful and easy to use application, perfect for doing homework, writing assignments and even in your daily life. Really complete and helpful, be sure to check it out and start looking up words.

Developer's original description available here
In addition to all the definitions from Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, this app offers voice search – to let you look up a word without having to spell it – along with synonyms, antonyms, example sentences, Word of the Day, and more. It’s a great tool for reference, education, and vocabulary building.

The app is free, and supported by ads.

No internet connection is required to view the definitions or thesaurus (although you do need a connection to view illustrations, hear audio pronunciations, and use voice search).

Features:
* Synonyms & Antonyms
* Voice Search
* Example Sentences
* Audio Pronunciations
* Word of the Day
* Favorites - lets you keep a list of words that are particularly interesting to you
* For Tablets: Scrolling Index - lets you browse the entire dictionary
* For Phones: Reader View - lets you hide navigation buttons to see text in full screen
* Recent History - lets you keep track of the words you've looked up

Recently changed in this version:

* Over 800 new and enhanced entries, including definitions for recent terms like "bucket list," "gastropub," and "cloud computing"
* Optimized for tablets, with Scrolling Index for browsing the dictionary
* Fixed content, display, and audio playback errors

* 2.1: Resolved update and permissions issues


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Comments and ratings for Dictionary - Merriam-Webster

  • (74)

    by Eric Majao on 22/05/2013

    The best app

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    by Jolina Sabeniano on 22/05/2013

    Love it.

  • (74)

    by Blaze Krm on 22/05/2013

    No online updates are required. Install it and you are done. Very fast, user friendly and reliable.

  • (74)

    by Carlos Ruiz on 22/05/2013

    Vary handy.

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    by Merci E Dejacto on 22/05/2013

    Very good

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    by soraya olvera on 22/05/2013

    GREAT JOB U GUYS!!!

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    by Chad Phillips on 22/05/2013

    I would rate five stars if word of the day notifications were offered. Great app.