Dictionary.com - Dictionary & Thesaurus
FREE
Current Rank:
#3302
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App Details
- Category:
- Reference
- Release Date:
- Feb 11, 2012
- Homepage:
- http://www.dictionary....
- Publisher:
- Dictionary.com
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The Dictionary.com app delivers world-class reference content from Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com including more than 275,000 definitions and 80,000 synonyms. No Internet connection is needed. The app also features audio pronunciations, similarly spelled words and Dictionary.com’s popular Word of the Day that is enjoyed by more than a million users.
• Named as a top 10 app in the App Store’s High School Survival Guide
• One of 30 favorite apps in the iTunes App Store
• Voted best app for college students - US News & World Report
• Recognized as a top 10 Back-to-School iPhone App – Time Magazine
Features:
• Dictionary, Thesaurus and Word of the Day
• More than 275,000 definitions in the Dictionary
• More than 80,000 synonyms in the Thesaurus
• Alphabetical indexing
• Similarly spelled words
• Spelling and audio pronunciation
• Example sentences
• Non-standard uses
• Word origin and history
• Editable recent word look-up
• No Internet connection required for Dictionary and Thesaurus content
• Internet connection required for Word of the Day, audio pronunciations and similarly spelled words
**NOTE: Because most of Dictionary.com's content is available offline, this app is large. We highly recommend installing this app over Wi-Fi or through a wired connection.**
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Reviews
DO NOT BUY!
Mitchell214
Version: 1.0.1
DO NOT BUY!!! It will crash your phone and make it unbelievably slow!
Needs work
Tom Wolsky
Version: 1.0.1
There is a bug in the application which prevents it from working properly in landscape view. You can switch to landscape view, but as soon as you type a single letter in the search field, the typing keys retract. Click again, type another letter and the keys disappear again. Also the landscape display puts the text at a very large point size, which cannot be scaled down, making it largely unusable.
Almost... Just one huge problem
Unsatisfied :I
Version: 1.0.1
I'm on my iPod touch 2G and this app was helpful and functional as I used it but when I plugged this in to sync some files, it would always get stuck at the dictionary and that causes issues. I tried deleting this app and syncing afterwards and it started working again. I notice that I'm not the first to be upset about this malfunction. Please fix and I would start using and recommending this app again. Thanks.
Great App!! A MUST Download!!!
B.McG
Version: 1.0.1
Great App... I think there needs to be a few additions in future updates though.
1. Add a "back/forward button area," so when you're going back between words it's easier...
2. A recent update promised that the "Word of the Day" would have audio prenuciation... but today's didn't until I clicked on it's root word.
Even w/o these minor changes it is still an App that EVERY iPhone/iPod Touch user should keep handy!! Thanks for a great App Dictionary.com!!!
Thank You
Thynis
Version: 1.0.1
THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! I do a lot of reading, and constantly I'm looking up the meaning of words. Now i've used almost all of the other dictionary apps, buy they were all missing one important feature! Pronunciation with sound!!! Thank you so much for this small feature that has made my iPhone that much better!!!
Lies!
lunastarxo
Version: 1.0
This app took up over 210 MB of space on my iPhone. The app description says only 30. Where did the 180 come from?
Awesome
Ark+Angel
Version: 1.0.1
awe⋅some [aw-suhm]
–adjective
1.inspiring awe: an awesome sight.
2.showing or characterized by awe.
3.Slang. very impressive: That new white convertible is totally awesome.
Origin: 1590–1600; awe + -some 1
Best Dictionary App by 1000% and FREE!!
GeoMoosers
Version: 1.0.1
This app has it all! Dictionary, Thesaurus, Word of the Day and it has more definitions per word than any other app I've tried. Plus, it's free! All the other apps cost money. It does take a long time to synch and I can understand why people THINK it crashes, but it doesn't. Be patient, the app is big, remebmer all the content is offline so you can use it without an interent connection! Excellent!!!! 5 Stars!
Simple,yet effective!
LJ26
Version: 1.0.1
I love this app.it's pretty simple but gets the job done. Now I have to make a
Decision between "dictionary" or "dictionary.com" as my dictionary app(I got dictionary way back when it was free).
UPDATE:I made my decision and Im keeping this app cuz it has far more definitions and takes less memory :)
Great app
Chupacabras13
Version: 1.0.1
This is a good app, never had a problem since I downloaded it. Just updated for the OS 3.0 and still no problema.
Keep up the good work.
Sweet works with 3.0
Mgksuns
Version: 1.0.1
I have been waiting for this to work with 3.0! It's awesome!
Just upgraded!!!
N--
Version: 1.0.1
Love this app and it now works great with OS 3.0.
Not 3.0 ready
xiaogwu
Version: 1.0
Not compatible with os 3.0 beta. Should get someone to start looking at this.
Crashes
d18991
Version: 1.0
Crashes every time I open it.
Would Not Sync & Crashed Me Continuously
IAmStacy
Version: 1.0
I tried to download this on my iPhone and sync to iTunes = CRASH. I tried to download with iTunes and sync to my iPhone = CRASH. Ridiculous. Waste of my time. After all...you can just go to Google and type "define crash" and the difinition is given immediately. Thanks for wasting my time for the last 40 minutes, Dictionary.com. Get some help.
Great
Jessie2242
Version: 1.0
Great app!
No good
Wizsupp
Version: 1.0
Of all the 24 applications I own, this is the only one that doesn't work with 3.0.
Disturbing "Other" memory use
Mr. Memory
Version: 1.0
Seems like a very nice dictionary, but despite its claimed ~40MB footprint, I couldn't install it on my phone even though I had > 80MB free. After deleting some music, I had roughly 230MB free and tried again. When it finally installed I noticed my "Other" memory use doubled from about 220MB to well over 400MB, and my free memory droped to 7MB. This happened whether I installed through iTunes or directly from the app store on the phone.
Doesn't work with 3.0
apple_fan11
Version: 1.0
If you're a developer with 3.0 installed it just crashes. Doest even get past the loading screen. Not sure why this is the only app that (that I know of) that doesn't work with 3.0.
I'm sure its really great, and I would use it all the time. If it worked.
Doesn't seem to work on 3.0 beta
derrickg
Version: 1.0
I am running 3.0 and it won't load...FYI
Dictionary.com Rocks!
chuboy
Version: 1.0
Great user experience! Blows away Merriam-Webster's $24.99 app!
Sleek, fast, and functional . .
copper7
Version: 1.0
- Surprised at the quickness and word predict as I typed.
- Word carries over between screens so you don't have to type again.
- Offline use except vocal and word of the day which is rare anyway.
- Nice interface with minimal ads our links.
- I would only add a "clear all" for history.
5 stars Tremendous value!
GREAT
nixonamelolojokesucks
Version: 1.0
Simple and perfect design. It outperforms all other dictionary apps
Awesome
Jorge Loyo
Version: 1.0
In my opinion, a "must have"
best dictionary app and thesaurus too
ykimkim
Version: 1.0
doesnt require wifi for searching words. easy to use. COMPLETE. has pronounciation tool and FREE!!! A must-download APP!
Dictionary.com!!
CaliforniaKidd
Version: 1.0
This is a great app! Took forever to download, and froze my itouch for a little bit while my itouchs backlight faded out. But once fully downloaded.. Worth it!!!!!
Awesome!
ShamedShadow
Version: 1.0
I love the online version of Dictionary.com. An offline version I can carry with me is even better! :D
Love this app!
stevetgr
Version: 1.0
Great app for people like me who are spelling challenged. I also love the Word of the Day feature.
Excellent, usable app
Kuching100
Version: 1.0
Works very well. Sure beats Webster at $24.99!!
Fantastic
azuwhr
Version: 1.0
Best dic on the app store :)
Better than wordbook
happyAtLast
Version: 1.0
And it's free even.
Cool
Will2099
Version: 1.0
Works great like the word of the day it feels good to use a word people who think they're smarter than me have no clue what it means
Great app
Alex5621
Version: 1.0
I used to use dictionnaire. I will now be useing this app its over 3 times as good. Litterally. It has 3 times the amount of words.
Love it.
Mr
Zebing
Version: 1.0
Nearly perfect app. Best pronunciations by far. One thing it lacks is the ability to email your history. I use that feature in my other dictionary app so that I have long lists of words I'm using and I won't lose them if my list of recents becomes too long. That's very important to me.
ElGordoMan
Elgirdoman101
Version: 1.0
Tis is a very good app
Nothing to change
Requires no wi-fi wich is GREAT!!!!!!
Luv Itttttt
Wow! So great!
Bloggernest
Version: 1.0
This is a really wonderful app. A top 5 for sure. My favorite is the audio pronounciations. So helpful and keeps me from looking stupid when I try to expand my vocabulary. ;) I think the thesaurus is great too. I use the site all the time when writting my blog, now I can have it with me. I travel a ton and the ability to use this on an airplane is sooooo great because I don't need to connect to get definitions and synonyms. Great job D.com!!!
Best Dictionary App by 1000% and FREE!!
GeoMoosers
Version: 1.0
This app has it all! Dictionary, Thesaurus, Word of the Day and it has more definitions per word than any other app I've tried. Plus, it's free! All the other apps cost money. This is from the site I use everyday so I know the quality is great and now I can use it without an interent connection because all the content is offline! Excellent!!!! 5 Stars!
Poor performance!
JamesBK8
Version: 1.0
I know it's free. But a famous website like Dictionary.com should hire a better developer to make their app in a professional way.
I've been waiting for this
Leodavinci0
Version: 1.0
Does the job in an intuitive way. Dictionary, thesaurus and free, with a nice interface. Thank you dictionary.com.
Word Up!!!
Soul On Ice
Version: 1.0
Great app. It's free so any complaints are trivial. Now I don't have to check my email for the word of the day. Sweet!
Finally!
marsh464
Version: 1.0
I use Dictionary.com all the time! Now I can finally have it on my iPod Touch!
awesome.
infamous_alex
Version: 1.0
dictionary dot com was always my favorite dictionary website, and now, its easily the best free dictionary app. a dictionary AND thesaurus in one app is pretty dope, and, it doesn't give short crappy definitions. great app.
Long overdue
NotoriousROG
Version: 1.0
But they nailed it. About 2 min to DL but pretty fast to run after that. Also gives pronounciations, which I believe you have to pay for online. Perfect.
Love Word of the Day
Sooner Forever
Version: 1.0
I've been getting the word of the day email for years. Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com are awesome free websites, so I'm glad that they are also free on the iphone as well. I recently discovered the audio feature to help pronounce words, and now love it!
Five star as is. But some suggestions.
rpurrept
Version: 1.0
As it stands, this app is tremendous. It provides the comprehensiveness of other dictionary apps that cost $20 to $30, except this app is free and has a thesaurus and word of the day built in as well. Just for your information, this app is based on the unabridged version of the Random House dictionary and ppears to be as comprehensive as another paid app that I have (American Heritage Fourth Edition).
