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WordBook Dictionary
| Category | Price | Seller | Device |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reference | $1.99 | TranCreative Software | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
- Professionally recorded pronunciation for every single entry
- Word origin information (Etymologies)
- Built-in spell checker with pop-up spelling suggestions
- User's bookmark and note management
- Unmatched sounds-like and wild card search and a powerful word puzzle solver
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WordBook is a comprehensive, quick and intuitive dictionary and thesaurus of the English language. It's a great combination of comprehensive contents and fast intuitive interface.
FEATURES:
* 150,000 entries with more than 220,000 definitions, 70,000 usage samples
* 23,000 root word origins (etymologies)
* 120,000 pronunciation guides in International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and other notations
* Spoken pronunciations (for all entries)
* Built-in thesaurus and word links connecting words semantically
* Unmatched index, wildcard, anagram search capabilities
* Bookmark (with user's notes) and history management
* Words of the Day: you get to learn new words daily, shake the device for new random words
* Browser-like definition content navigation, ability to tap on any word in the content to look up its definition
* Extending up to 5 web dictionaries to supplement built-in contents
* High resolution graphics for Retina display
REVIEWS:
* “the best in the [inexpensive dictionary] category... This wealth of information is indispensable to the student, and even fun to use” - Jeff Phillips, Macworld
* “One of 15 Best iPhone Apps for English Majors” - April Lentini, CollegeTimes.us
* “None measure up to WordBook” Score: 10/10 - Michael Alexander, AppCraver.com
* “WordBook leads the parade of free and low-cost dictionary options” - Ben Boychuk, MacWorld.com
* “WordBook's iPhone dictionary - the standard for reference apps” Rating: 5/5 - Steven Yaccino, appolicious.com
NOTES:
- WordBook does not required an internet connection except to view web dictionaries or to play online pronunciation voices.
- WordBook includes entries of both American/British spellings. Definitions are written in American English.
Reviews
Love it!
-Jeff-
I’ve use this app for years and it’s never let me down. It’s so rich with information.
Update for IOS 12
Big Huns
This app has a audio problem, the volume always goes to a very low volume and has to be turned up to hear the pronunciation of the word. This happens when you close out the program and call it up to look another word up. Please fix, very annoying.
Great dictionary
JMURICH
I’ve used this Dictionary for 4 years, maybe more. Cant remember when i got it. It’s perfect for me. Its fast and always there. Has to use it two or three times today and realized that I should write a review. Can’t beat its simplicity. Joe
Still my favorite!!
5bricker8
There are times that I find more in depth and explanatory definitions through other sources but this is still my favorite dictionary app - Hands down! Although there may be more elaborate detail elsewhere then I just paste it into a note in this app. This was the first dictionary I installed 10+ years ago and it is the best in my opinion. The first thing that sold me on the app was it’s fully functional offline capability. I have devices that are straight WiFi without a data package and if no WiFi’s are available then WordBook is always readily functional. The problem with other apps I’ve tried is they don’t work without an internet connection which is really inconvenient.
Outdated
yurimyeon
Adequate in function. Clean design. Outdated: should have dark mode, predictive text typing, etc. Useless if you don’t know the correct spelling of the word that you’re trying to look up. The fact that Googling on Safari is still better than this— is disappointing.
Amazing Resource
claytoven1
Having a dictionary/thesaurus on hand all of the time finds a surprising amount of opportunities for use. I always have it at hand in conjunction with reading old British, science, psychological, philosophical, or most any literature. While playing crossword type games on my phone, it helps when I come across a word I don’t know/haven’t considered. And there are actually regular occurrences while conversing/writing when you want to know the definition of a word; often times I know the concept/idea of a word and when it applies to certain conversations, but I don’t necessarily don’t know what the word means exactly. And I think a thesaurus is one’s greatest resource while doing any form or creative writing; even if you’re not a full blown author, I use it plenty for emails, social media captions, letter writing, and journaling. Although their thesaurus could definitely be more expansive. It doesn’t offer many different uses for words, for example it will only offer 1 or 2 definitions for a word when it might have many more so the synonyms are rather limited. So if you’re primarily using for the thesaurus, I’d recommend a different app. Having a dictionary in your pocket is just great for anyone who likes to add a little bit of learning to their day. What I love about WordBook specifically is that it adds the entire dictionary to your phone. You don’t need to be connected to cellular data/WiFi to access it. I’m a flight attendant and have my phone on airplane mode constantly; and often times airlines charge for WiFi, or simply don’t have it, so having it directly on your phone is extremely useful. I could see it also coming in handy for anyone who works/spends a lot of their time outdoors and away from cellular service. I certainly like to read while camping. The interface is simple to use, and I like the bookmarking system because there are many words that I come across that I would like to be more knowledgeable of so that I can use them more regularly in my own exchanges.
Was, excellent
Krug j.
My review disappeared. Has recently developed a problem, when using pronunciation feature it mutes the volume.
Excellent Dictionary!
Mr. Teeth
This has become my go-to dictionary. It contains words not found in other dictionary apps.
Share menu access?? Please?
dtoyd
I love the app BUT why can't I get a definition from any app by just selecting a word, in any app, choosing Share from the options that appear (along with copy & paste) and picking WordBook? That's EASIER and LESS DISTRACTING than finding and opening the WordBook app, copying and pasting word to search, then switching back to the app i was using.
