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  • Merriam-Webster: Highly recommended for its definitions and clever social media presence [1:3][5:1].
  • WordWeb: Popular for offline use and minimal design [1:5][4:3].
  • Dictionary.com: Offers both offline and online options, with a pro version available [3:3][4:1].

Offline and Ad-Free Options

For those looking for an offline and ad-free experience, Dictionary-Offline on iOS is praised for being simple and free [1:1]. Similarly, WordWeb is appreciated for its offline functionality and lack of ads, making it a popular choice among users who prefer a sleek and fast app [1:5][4:3].

Comprehensive Dictionaries

The Oxford Dictionary is noted for being comprehensive and offering British English definitions. It also includes audio pronunciations, which can be beneficial for language learners [4:4]. The Merriam-Webster app is another favorite, especially for American English definitions, and is available in a premium version that offers additional features [4:4].

Language-Specific Apps

For Russian learners, the Russian Dictionary Wiki Word app is highly recommended, providing declensions and conjugations [2:3]. Additionally, a new app called Slovarish aims to make looking up Russian words easier and is available as a web app [2:5].

Specialized Features

Some apps offer unique features beyond standard dictionary definitions. Youglish uses YouTube videos to demonstrate how words are used in context, making it a valuable tool for learning pronunciation and usage [5:7]. While not a traditional dictionary, Urban Dictionary is frequently used for slang definitions, though users should be aware that some content may be explicit [5:3].

Recommendations Beyond Discussions

While these discussions provide a variety of options, it's important to consider what specific features you need from a dictionary app. If you're looking for translation capabilities or specialized dictionaries for other languages, exploring apps like Linguee or Reverso might be beneficial. Additionally, if you require more advanced linguistic tools, consider apps that integrate thesaurus functions or etymology insights.

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What's the best dictionary app out there?

Posted by ByteMeeeee · in r/androidapps · 6 years ago
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dubevladimir · 6 years ago

Color dict. Works well with Moonreader select a word and the definition pops out

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Damien2face · 6 years ago

I have tried almost all of them. I prefer the definition of Merriam Webster the most.

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dshields63 · 6 years ago

+1 for Merriam Webster

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[deleted] · 6 years ago

I use Wordweb, it's quite good imo.

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thepahadiguy · 6 years ago

wordweb

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gaganshrm · 5 years ago

For iOS, I think Dictionary-Offline is best. It works offline, simple, free, and ad free. You can try it once. I love it.

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Best dictionary app for iphone ?

Posted by aaaaaaaaazzerz · in r/russian · 2 months ago

My grandmother taught me a bit of Russian when I was a child and recently I started studying it again. I am also a Japanese learner and have a very good dictionary app on my phone called "imiwa" for Japanese. I would like to know if there is a good one in Russian, with the declensions/conjugations of each word and stuff. I tried a few randomly from the app store and they were meh. Спасибо !

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tabidots · 2 months ago

I just soft-launched my dictionary app at slovarish.com. I have seen everything there is out there as far as Russian dictionaries on the web and iOS and I wanted to build something that would make looking up Russian words less painful. Please check it out when you get a chance!

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aaaaaaaaazzerz · OP · 2 months ago

Great ! Is it on the app store yet ? Currently I use the wikictionnary app lol

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tabidots · 2 months ago

It is a web app (accessible on any device) that can be "installed" to your Home Screen like a native mobile app (there are instructions on how to do this inside the main part of the site, after you log in). I did it this way so that I could make the app available universally without locking myself into any ecosystem.

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yiorgs · 2 months ago

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/russian-dictionary-wiki-word/id1195607296

Hands down without doubt best dictionary I ever downloaded or used for Russian, I even got the lifetime subscription I was so happy with it

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aaaaaaaaazzerz · OP · 2 months ago

Hi ! This app looks good, but is there a way to have it in English or French ? I am not advanced enough to use a monolingual Russian dictionary.

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yiorgs · 2 months ago

So for most definitions when you search the word in Russian it will actually show you an English translation at the top, I can send a screenshot just give me one second

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tabidots · 2 months ago

Yes, there isn't really anything great on the App Store. Wiki Word, which is the most well-made app out of what exists, is essentially just a wrapper around Russian Wiktionary.

I've been working on my own dictionary dataset and app for the past 10 months or so, and I'll be doing a soft launch soon. It's a Progressive Web App, so it will be a web app that is installable to your home screen (and usable without the Safari toolbar on the screen). Let me know if you want to know when it drops.

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Looking for Dictionary app

Posted by Fantastic-Bid-6133 · in r/androidapps · 2 years ago

I'm a student. I need a dictionary app with the word defined,and better if it has similar, opposite words . I just need the best online or offline anything,with or without ads , i don't care

Can anyone suggest..

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platinum-python · 2 years ago

Haven't found anything better than WordWeb. Works offline and has zero ads and is as minimal as an app can be. If yiu're looking for a FOSS alternative, you can try Aard 2 (available on fdroid).

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TechyExecutive · 2 years ago

Dictionary.com premium

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dancingFatOwl · 2 years ago

I use this. Doesn’t have ads.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=livio.pack.lang.en_US

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nrvz016 · 2 years ago

You should try OED-Premium. It is an offline dictionary after you download it on play store you are now good to go. Here's the link

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What dictionary apps do you use and why?

Posted by sudobee · in r/androidapps · 2 years ago

I use wordweb. It is fast and sleek. I am looking for suggestions. I don't mind paying for one time. No subscription please.

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Embarrassed_Habit414 · 2 years ago

Few years back I was using Oxford dictionary, it was good, no ads.

IDK if it's still good, maybe you can give it a try?

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socialwithdrawal · 2 years ago

Wordweb for the rare times I don't have an internet connection. Usually I just Google the words.

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TheCactusMan41 · 2 years ago

I use these two:

Widely accepted American dictionary: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.merriamwebster.premium

More comprehensive & British: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobisystems.msdict.embedded.wireless.oxford.dictionaryofenglish.full

Both have audio pronunciation.

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TitoFloresta · 2 years ago

https://play.google.com/store/apps/dev?id=7909003501452794484 Livio. Several languages. Offline. Noads.

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TechyExecutive · 2 years ago

Dictionary.com app both offline and online options are available in pro version.

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Nicodemous55 · 1 year ago

The free version also has an upgrade you can purchase to make it pro but it doesn't unlock the pro app it turns the free app into its own pro app. Weird I know.

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TechyExecutive · 1 year ago

On play store at times we will have same app available as

  1. free app to try and then upgrade it to pro via in app purchases and this purchase will unlock the pro features with in the app.

Or

  1. a pro app via purchase directly without any trial. This purchase is shareable with family via google family.

Hope this gives a bit of clarity.

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runningman251 · 8 months ago

It's because ages ago in app purchases were not available. So historically some old apps have two versions published on the Google play

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sharing three dictionary Apps I use the most. which one do you use?

Posted by Ok_Corgi9122 · in r/ENGLISH · 1 year ago
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Limp-Classroom-9055 · 1 year ago

I also find Youglish very good, although it's not a dictionary.

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Overall-Molasses227 · 1 year ago

Youglish +1 really handy to learn new words.

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does_it_matter_or · 1 year ago

what is Youglish? never heard of it

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Perfect-Moment-6851 · 1 year ago

youglish.com basically it uses YouTube videos to show you how words are used.

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kellencs · 1 year ago

there is also filmot.com which has a video database hundreds, if not thousands of times larger than that of youglish

https://filmot.com/search/youglish/1/1?lang=en&searchManualSubs=1&

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Standard_Pack_1076 · 1 year ago

I use dictionary.com and urban dictionary for slang.

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Ok_Corgi9122 · OP · 1 year ago

I also use urban dictionary a lot. Sometimes the definition there can be quite nasty though lol

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does_it_matter_or · 1 year ago

thefreedictionary.com just use the web page, good enough

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freneticboarder · 1 year ago

I love Merriam Webster. Also, their Twitter account sends clever and relevant tweets...

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Ok_Corgi9122 · OP · 1 year ago

didn't know that. Just checked it out and yes some high quality tweets there. Thanks for sharing!

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freneticboarder · 1 year ago

They're on par with Wendy's and the National Park Service.

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[deleted] · 1 year ago

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ?

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Best free dictionary app?

Posted by VimaKadphises · in r/German · 5 years ago

Currently, I have Bravolol but it misses many words. I tried Duden but I can't really pay. I prefer German-English but just German only is okay too. Best if it's offline.

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Sylkhr · 5 years ago

LEO is the best in my experience. Good translations for single words/very short phrases.

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proof_required · 5 years ago

I have linguee from deepl on my phone

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tub46272435 · 5 years ago

Give dict.cc a shot. I always find good translations for the German words.

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Cool-Mix · 5 years ago

I use Pons

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andreasgoebel · 1 year ago

I don't like ponds.

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schwarzmalerin · 5 years ago

Langenscheidt has a free app. It's really good.

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3 dictionary Apps I use everyday. which one do you use?

Posted by screenwaived · in r/EnglishLearning · 1 year ago
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NonPlusUltraCadiz · 1 year ago

WordReference, which also includes an excellent forum and the Collins dictionary

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Donghoon · 1 year ago

Word reference is awesome for me when I'm learning french.

I like Merriam Webster or Oxford English dictionary for English

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Chesno4ok · 1 year ago

No one has mentioned UrbanDictionary. It's not the best for the beginner, but very useful to look up slang or memes, which you wouldn't find in a regular dictionary.

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SuperPowerDrill · 1 year ago

For memes I'd recommend Know Your Meme, since I've encountered conflicting definitions for some memes on UD a few times

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Superbead · 1 year ago

KYM surprised me the first time I looked by how encyclopedic it is.

UD is crap in my opinion. I'd much prefer an online version of Roger's Profanisaurus, which is decently curated, albeit a bit UK-/Aus-centric.

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Chase_the_tank · 1 year ago

You need to be very skeptical when using Urban Dictionary as anybody can add entries and there's minimal quality control.

I still use it from time to time--it is good for looking up slang and memes, as you pointed out--but there's a lot of junk definitions as well.

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Omni314 · 1 year ago

I tend to use Wiktionary, but they don't have an app unfortunately.

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stevethemathwiz · 1 year ago

Wikipanion

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Superbead · 1 year ago

This is my go-to as a native speaker using a desktop PC

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somehungrythief · 1 year ago

The English dictionary app by Livio is based on the Wiktionary data base. It also comes in other languages and has a lot of customisabilty

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Overall-Molasses227 · 1 year ago

It supports many languages. Buy it has many Ads which sucks.

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Overall-Molasses227 · 1 year ago

Have you tried Cambridge Learner’s dictionary? It’s good

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What is the best german dictionary to use on a phone?

Posted by ray_boi · in r/German · 3 years ago

I'm in A1 level and ive been using google translate but i noticed that it only gives you one meaning of the word and its not very precise, so I'm wondering if theres any good app that could be more helpful?

Danke im voraus.

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azra_biz · 3 years ago

dict.cc and Verben for me

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lesen9519 · 3 years ago

Verben is an app?

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agrammatic · 3 years ago

I use PONS often, because it gives you multiple definitions, example sentences, a quick overview of the grammatical information you may need and also in my case it also includes a German<->Greek dictionary which sometimes help me understand the meaning better or allows me to find a word in German that I also lack in English.

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Cisrhenan · 3 years ago

I wonder if you ever had problems with German (electronic) dictionaries giving you Ancient Greek vocabulary when you searched for "Griechisch".

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agrammatic · 3 years ago

No, never came across a German<->Ancient Greek dictionary actually. PONS (which I also have in a printed form) and the other online ones that are based around translation memories only seem to have Modern Greek.

I did notice that in my local library I need to search for Greek articles under N (for neugriechisch) though.

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robbie-3x · 3 years ago

LEO.org

For phrases in context: https://www.linguee.de/

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ComfortableNight7401 · 3 years ago

Ahhh, so this is what my german teacher has been mentioning.

she always says "look it up in Leo", i thought LEO was a slang for translators 😂.

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robbie-3x · 3 years ago

We just started saying ir like you would with Google - just LEO it!

It means Link Everything Online.

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AlxHllnds · 3 years ago

LEO has saved my life more times than I can count. It gives you several possible meanings of words, and has both a website and an app

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DeusoftheWired · 3 years ago

Below the dictionary entries there are often LEO forum discussions on how to best translate a phrase for a certain situation. It has helped me out a lot.

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pigpeyn · 3 years ago

DeepL is really good for translating large chunks of text. Far better than google translate I've found.

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ray_boi · OP · 3 years ago

Now that is going to be very useful. Thank u brother

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What is the best dictionary app for macOS?

Posted by SimplyHobbit · in r/macapps · 2 years ago

I read a lot of books and look up words I don't know as I read so I want the best one possible.

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TyStickify · 2 years ago

Hard copy. Software dictionaries do not measure up any more.

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Ashwathaama · 2 years ago

Which app do you use to read these books?

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tehoreoz · 2 years ago

hard click the word

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Firm-Put8718 · 2 years ago

I personally macOS's dictionary app and Easydict as the translator.

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londonskater · 1 year ago

The best answer here ^^

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erayxack · 2 years ago

yeah wondering

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Looking for a good alternative to the dictionary.com app?

Posted by dolmadeparty · in r/dictionary · 1 month ago

The recent update to the Dictionary.com app has removed many previously available features, including the much loved starred words function, which was a big draw card for me.

Are there any quality alternative apps with a similar list generating function?

I have used wordnik.com to create lists, but I really liked the old dictionary.com app format.

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Stiliketheblues · 1 month ago

After having paid for many features, the dictionary app has been a disappointment.

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Stock_Swimming_6015 · 1 month ago

You might want to check out this dictionary: https://www.reddit.com/r/Pickvocab/ (I'm the creator, by the way).

You can look up any word or phrase and save them to your word list. Later, you can review them with various exercises like multiple-choice or fill-in-the-blank.

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MrJasonMason · 1 month ago

Hands down the worst move by Dictionary.com. I want my word lists back! They’re a few years’ worth of work!

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Daguerreohype · 30 days ago

I’ve been tweeting them about once a week about this. Let’s flood them.

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darkhalonyc · 1 month ago

I was really disappointed when I realized they had bizarrely removed that feature. No excuse.

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SmartStrategy3367 · 27 days ago

I am using newsyword app as dictionary though it’s more than that.

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Key Considerations for Dictionary Apps:

  1. Comprehensive Database: Look for apps that offer a wide range of words, including slang, technical terms, and regional variations.

  2. User Interface: A clean, intuitive interface enhances usability. Ensure the app is easy to navigate and visually appealing.

  3. Offline Access: Some apps allow you to download dictionaries for offline use, which is useful when you don’t have internet access.

  4. Audio Pronunciation: Apps that provide audio pronunciations can help with learning the correct pronunciation of words.

  5. Additional Features: Consider features like word of the day, example sentences, synonyms, antonyms, and quizzes for enhanced learning.

Recommendations:

  • Merriam-Webster Dictionary: Offers a comprehensive database, audio pronunciations, and a user-friendly interface. It also includes word games and quizzes.

  • Oxford English Dictionary: Known for its authoritative content, it provides extensive definitions and historical usage, making it great for serious learners.

  • Dictionary.com: Features a vast database, offline access, and additional tools like a thesaurus and word of the day.

  • WordWeb: A free app that includes a thesaurus and allows offline access. It’s simple yet effective for quick lookups.

Takeaway: Choose an app that best fits your needs, whether you’re looking for comprehensive definitions, learning tools, or offline access.

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