Dictionary.com: English Words
What is Dictionary.com?
Dictionary.com: English Words is a free Reference app for iPhone that offers more than 2 million definitions and synonyms from Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com. It also includes Word of the Day, example sentences, idioms, rhymes, audio pronunciations, grammar tips, editorial articles, search history, and an A-Z Dictionary. It has a dark mode option.
Pricing. Dictionary.com: English Words is free to download on the App Store.
Good for
- Looking up definitions and synonyms on an iPhone
- Building English vocabulary with a new word each day
- Checking how a word is pronounced or used while writing
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Why this app is in S tier
Dictionary.com scores 98 out of 100: rating 95, rating count 96, App Store search rank 100, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Download the #1 free dictionary app! With more than 2 million trusted definitions and synonyms, this English dictionary and thesaurus app for iPhone is optimized for your mobile device. Improve your English vocabulary, whether you're just starting your learning journey or you're already a word wizard. Install the app for access to definitions and synonyms whenever and wherever you need them - no bulky books necessary. Flip to dark mode to give your eyes a break, or stick to the traditional set-up. In addition to the trusted reference content from Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com, this education app includes: Word of the Day ► Learn a new word each day and expand your vocabulary. Example Sentences ► Browse real-world example sentences to see how words are used. Idioms ► Explore how words can gain new meanings. Rhymes ► Finish every verse. Audio Pronunciations ► Never mispronounce another word. Grammar ► Get grammar tips, word usage, and more to improve your writing. Editorial Articles ► Explore editorial content for features on words, the origins of the English language, and the nuances that make English so complicated and unique. Search History ► Customize your recently
Compare in Dictionary
| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | S | S |
| Score | 98 / 100 | 97 / 100 | 95 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.8 ★ | 4.8 ★ | 4.6 ★ |
| Ratings | 328K | 330K | 29.2K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 1.7 ★ · 20 reviews | 3.9 ★ · 20 reviews | 3.1 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 21d ago | 27d ago | 24d ago |
| Price | Free download | Free download | Free download |
Alternatives
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Oxford Dictionary & ThesaurusFree download · ★ 4.6S
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Questions about Dictionary.com
Is the app free to download?
The App Store listing shows a price of free. It does not state whether in-app purchases are available.
Does the app include a thesaurus?
Yes. The description says it includes content from Thesaurus.com and provides synonyms alongside definitions.
Can I use the app without an internet connection?
Not stated on the App Store.
Is Dictionary.com free?
Dictionary.com is free to download.
What is Dictionary.com good for?
Dictionary.com is built for looking up definitions and synonyms on an iPhone, building english vocabulary with a new word each day, checking how a word is pronounced or used while writing. It sits in the dictionary list on AppTierList.
Is Dictionary.com worth it?
Dictionary.com is S tier, ranked #1 of 40 dictionary apps with a score of 98 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 327,805 ratings. That is the top of its list.
How does Dictionary.com compare to Merriam-Webster Dictionary?
Dictionary.com is S tier at 98; Merriam-Webster Dictionary is S tier at 97. Dictionary.com ranks higher. Dictionary.com is free to download, Merriam-Webster Dictionary is free to download.
How often is Dictionary.com updated?
Dictionary.com was updated 21 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Dictionary
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 98 / 100
- Rank in list
- #1 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free download
- App Store rating
- 4.8 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 327,805
- Recent reviews
- 1.7 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (21 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Reference
- Good for
- Looking up definitions and synonyms on an iPhone, Building English vocabulary with a new word each day, Checking how a word is pronounced or used while writing
- Requires
- iOS 16.0 or later
- Size
- 35 MB
- Age rating
- 12+
- Languages
- 1
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
Ranking refreshed · how it is computed