Dictionaries: best apps and software

Merriam-Webster Dictionary

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary app provides definitions, synonyms, and pronunciation for English words, along with word games and quizzes to enhance vocabulary and language skills.

Cambridge Dictionary

The Cambridge Dictionary app provides definitions, pronunciations, translations, and language exercises for learners of English, supporting both British and American English.

Dictionary.com

Dictionary.com is an online dictionary providing definitions, synonyms, and examples for a wide range of words, aiding language understanding and vocabulary development.

Urban Dictionary

Urban Dictionary is a crowdsourced app that provides definitions for slang words and phrases, allowing users to explore contemporary language and cultural trends.

LDOCE (Longman Dictionary)

The LDOCE app is a comprehensive English dictionary providing definitions, idioms, collocations, and pronunciation aids for learners and teachers.

Thesaurus.com

Thesaurus.com app provides access to a vast database of synonyms and antonyms, helping users improve vocabulary and communication skills.

Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries

Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries app provides comprehensive dictionaries for English learners, including definitions, synonyms, collocations, and audio pronunciation.

네이버 사전

Naver Dictionary is a language app offering comprehensive definitions and resources in 41 languages, including Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese.

Word Hippo

Word Hippo helps users find synonyms, antonyms, and translations, and provides tools for word games by searching words based on various criteria.

WordReference

WordReference is a multilingual dictionary app that offers translations, definitions, conjugations, audio pronunciations, and user forums for language support.

TheFreeDictionary.com

TheFreeDictionary.com app provides comprehensive dictionary and thesaurus resources, including idioms, slang, legal terms, and offline access for language learners.

Power Thesaurus

Power Thesaurus is a free online thesaurus offering a wide range of synonyms, antonyms, and word associations, updated by user contributions.

U-Dictionary Translator

U-Dictionary Translator is an app for translating texts in 108 languages, featuring a dictionary, user-friendly interface, and support for language learning.

Wiktionary

Wiktionary is a free, multilingual online dictionary providing definitions, translations, and usage examples for words and phrases in various languages.

Reverso Context

Reverso Context is a translation app that provides accurate translations, contextual examples, grammar explanations, and document translation across multiple languages.

arabdict

Arabdict is a multilingual dictionary for Arabic with translations, examples, and regional dialects, aimed at enhancing language learning and communication.

Reverso

Reverso is a free AI-powered translation app that supports 26 languages, offering contextual translations, document services, and tools for language learners.

SpanishDict

SpanishDict is an app that offers an English-Spanish dictionary, translation tools, and practice exercises to help users improve their Spanish language skills.

Linguee

Linguee is a dictionary and translation app offering contextual translations and example sentences in multiple languages, with offline access and grammar tools.

RhymeZone

RhymeZone is an online tool for finding rhymes, synonyms, antonyms, and related words, aiding writers and poets in enhancing their linguistic creativity.

Video Dictionary

The Video Dictionary app lets users search, watch videos, and listen to songs from various platforms, including Google Drive, YouTube, and AOL.

Duden

The Duden app is a comprehensive resource for the German language, offering detailed explanations, a dictionary, and tools for grammar and spelling.

Synonyms.com

Synonyms.com is a thesaurus app that provides synonyms, antonyms, and contextual usage for words, helping users improve their vocabulary and writing.

网易有道词典

Youdao Dictionary is a language learning app that aids in vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation, supporting online and offline use for effective language study.

Collins Dictionary

The Collins Dictionary app is a comprehensive resource for English language reference, providing definitions, audio pronunciations, translations, and vocabulary tools.

Jisho

Jisho is a Japanese-English dictionary that helps users find words, kanji, and example sentences, aiding in language learning and comprehension.

Fastdic

Fastdic is a bilingual dictionary and translation app for English and Persian, offering features like audio pronunciations, AI grammar tools, and voice/image translation.

Rhymes.com

Rhymes.com is a rhyming dictionary that helps users find rhymes and meanings for words, aiding writers, poets, and songwriters in their creative processes.

Laban Dictionary

Laban Dictionary is a free online English-Vietnamese and Vietnamese-English dictionary, offering quick word lookup, translation, and vocabulary management features.

dict.cc

dict.cc is a free multilingual dictionary app that offers translations, vocabulary training, and offline access across various platforms for language learners.

Glosbe

Glosbe is a community-built dictionary and translation platform that supports all languages, providing users with linguistic resources and contextual translations.

Forvo

Forvo is a pronunciation dictionary with audio recordings of words in over 335 languages, provided by native speakers for language learners.

Oxford Dictionaries Premium

Oxford Dictionaries Premium provides access to comprehensive language resources, including multiple dictionaries and learning tools for several languages.

Definitions.net

Definitions.net is a free online dictionary providing definitions, audio pronunciations, translations, and examples in over 20 languages.

Takoboto

Takoboto is a Japanese–English dictionary app for word, kanji, and grammar lookups with definitions, example sentences, readings, audio, stroke order, offline access, and flashcards.

HowToPronounce

HowToPronounce is a crowdsourced pronunciation dictionary for 89 languages, featuring audio pronunciations, phonetic transcriptions, and language learning resources.

Rekhta Dictionary

The Rekhta Dictionary app provides Urdu word translations, definitions, and examples, supporting offline use and enhancing language learning through literature.

Larousse

Larousse app provides authoritative French reference content: dictionaries, encyclopedias, definitions, usage examples and multimedia resources for reference and learning.

다음 사전

다음 사전 is a bilingual dictionary app that offers word definitions, pronunciations, and language learning resources for Korean and English users.

VDict

VDict is a multilingual dictionary app that provides definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples to aid language learning and vocabulary enhancement.

Lexilogos

Lexilogos offers dictionaries, language courses, and resources for learning and exploring multiple languages and cultures.

コトバンク

コトバンク is an online dictionary and knowledge platform that provides comprehensive definitions and information on Japanese words, culture, and various subjects.

ZIM Dictionary

Personalized English dictionary tailored to learner level, field and interests. Free online English–Vietnamese/Vietnamese–English lookup with pronunciations and example sentences with detailed translations.

Sinonimos

Sinonimos is an online dictionary for Brazilian Portuguese, providing over 30,000 synonyms for enhancing vocabulary and improving communication.

Slang.net

Slang.net is an online dictionary that helps users understand slang terms, acronyms, and abbreviations used in informal communication.

Sinónimos

An online Spanish thesaurus offering over 20,000 synonyms for words and expressions.

LanGeek Dictionary

An online English learner dictionary providing clear definitions, images, example sentences, and useful synonyms to support language learning.

Lingvo Live

Lingvo Live is an online dictionary that translates multiple languages and provides examples, phrases, and pronunciation to aid language learning.

YourDictionary

YourDictionary is an online dictionary that provides definitions, synonyms, and usage examples to improve vocabulary and language skills for all users.

WordDB

Find rhymes, synonyms, antonyms, definitions and examples for 350k+ English words, organized and searchable for easy lookup.

Wordsmyth

Wordsmyth is an online English dictionary and thesaurus providing definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, antonyms, example sentences, and vocabulary tools for learners and educators.

Rabbitique

Rabbitique is a multilingual dictionary that helps users find and learn about words from various written languages.

Seznam Slovník

Seznam Slovník is an English-Czech and Czech-English dictionary app that offers definitions, synonyms, usage examples, and grammar rules for effective language learning.

PONS

PONS is a multilingual dictionary and translation app for words, phrases, and texts, with voice and photo input, examples, pronunciation, conjugations, favorites, history, and offline dictionaries.

Nuovo Devoto-Oli

Digital Italian dictionary providing definitions, pronunciation, etymology and examples; searchable app linked to the Devoto‑Oli online resource for scholarly lexical information.

Kriolish

Kriolish is an app for learning Cabo Verdean Creole, featuring a searchable dictionary and language tools for users to understand and communicate in Kriolu.

Vocably

A dictionary and vocabulary study app for language learners that lets you save translations and review them with flashcards and quizzes.

WSJP PAN

App provides entries from the Great Dictionary of Polish (PAN): definitions, inflection, etymology, syntax, thematic labels, collocations, quotations, phraseology and proverbs.

学习啦

学习啦 is a free online learning platform offering study methods, memory enhancement, English learning, exam prep, and various educational resources for users to share and collaborate.

Wordiyo

Wordiyo helps English learners understand and remember vocabulary through roots, word families, and word-part breakdowns, with definitions, examples, quizzes, and progress tracking.