United StatesFEATURES that make WordBook stand out from other dictionary apps: - 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 ==================================== 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.
No support
It’s been one of my go to apps for years, but apparently it’s no longer supported. I found an error in its puzzle Solver but there’s no one to contact. Oh well.
United StatesWordBook is my favorite dictionary
I find wordBook to be incredibly useful. Its definitions are clear, precise and brief.
United StatesStill my favorite dictionary
I have had this app so long. It’s my favorite dictionary app. And still use it daily.
United StatesSimple me.
Short and easy to understand definitions in every fields.
United StatesENJOY … BUT!
Yes, I enjoy use of this app; however, after three years, an update is needed: 1) The mic is visible for dictation only after restarting iPad … almost every time! (It is not shown in the PREVIEW shots pictured here.) 2) Voice pronunciations are frequently incorrect, often conflicting with the IPA provided, and also often failing to make distinctions for inflections. Embarrassing for any user who publicly relies on the information. 3) Landscape orientation is badly needed. I use the app, but less and less.
United StatesGreat content, 5 stars, EXCEPT …
… on iPad, the app does not rotate from portrait to landscape. That costs it two stars in utility for me, and actually leads me to use other apps that do rotate.
United StatesNiels
My favorite reference source. Thumbs up
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