Advanced English Dictionary & Thesaurus

Reference | Travel

iOS

* Featured by Apple in "STAFF FAVORITES" and "WHAT'S HOT"!

Features that make Advanced English Dictionary stand out from other dictionary apps:

• Widely recognized as the most comprehensive English dictionary on the App Store with a 4.9 million word database

• High-quality audio pronunciation (American, British and Australian English)

• Advanced search technology

• Lightning fast and intuitive user-interface

• No internet connection required

• No ads, no in-app purchases


OVERVIEW:

Advanced English Dictionary is a new way to discover meaning. With more than 4.9 million words, phrases, and definitions, including a wealth of new words, sample sentences, Advanced English Dictionary makes it easier than ever before to find the correct meaning of a word.


FEATURES:

• Up to 591,700 entries, 4.9 million words, 335,000 relations

• Audio pronunciation (available in American, British and Australian English, in both male and female voices)

• Content sensitive IPA pronunciation symbol assistance
(just tap the pronunciation guides to open it)

• Word origins (etymologies)

• Clear and precise definitions

• Apart from "everyday" words and definitions, Advanced English Dictionary also includes biographical and geographical data, technical and scientific terms and more

• Unique conceptual thesaurus with word links

• Sample sentences show you how to use the words in your own speaking and writing

• Fast look-ups, snappy user interface, smooth scrolling screens

• Editable history/bookmarks function

• Word Shake - shake the device to look up random words!

• Designed specifically for iPhone/iPod touch

• No internet connection required


REVIEWS:

“Advanced English Dictionary & Thesaurus rises above the rest with a good interface, fast speed, and a unique way of looking up words. […] Recommended for anyone needing a dictionary and thesaurus on the go”
— AppAdvice

“This is no ordinary dictionary. In addition to being an almost infinite resource of words and what they mean, it also educates users as to how words are linked. […] It’s a new take on an old, but incredibly useful, concept and one that will no doubt gain many fans”
— Clare Hopping, Know Your Mobile

“Its superior biographical and geographical data and its pleasing interface gives jDictionary Mobile's offering a slight edge”
— Sam Felsing, Macworld

“For exploring the language, it has the edge, the upper hand, the whip hand, etc.”
— Tony Smith, TheRegister.com

“This is a sleek dictionary with a cool "word links" feature that briefly describes the history around that word. It's easy to use and I love the pronunciation guide for those more esoteric words”
— AppOlicious

“Advanced English Dictionary & Thesaurus app is one of the best reference apps you can download on your iPhone”
— The Recapp