- $2.99
- Category: Reference
- First released: October 14, 2008
- Versions: 4 archived
- Installable: 3 of 4
- Availability: Still on the App Store ↗
- Seller: jDictionary Mobile
- com.jdictionarymobile.aed
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone and iPod touch. Requires iOS 2.0 or later.
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Report an issueAdvanced English Dictionary: Your Ultimate Language Companion
Unlock the power of language with one of the most comprehensive English dictionaries on the App Store, featuring an extensive database of 4.9 million words. Designed for language lovers, learners, and professionals, it offers fast, reliable, and offline access to rich linguistic content.
Key Features:
• Extensive Word Database: Explore over 591,700 entries and 4.9 million words, including current terminology, biographical data, geographical names, and specialized technical and scientific terms.
• Clear Pronunciations: Hear high-quality audio pronunciations in American, British, and Australian English with both male and female voices. Content-sensitive IPA guides are also available for pronunciation assistance.
• Advanced Search Technology: Quickly find the words you need with powerful search capabilities and a lightning-fast, intuitive interface.
• Full Offline Access: Use the app anytime, anywhere—without needing an internet connection.
• Completely Ad-Free: Enjoy an uninterrupted experience with no ads, in-app purchases, or tracking.
• Etymologies and Word Origins: Discover the history and origins of words to deepen your understanding.
• Unique Conceptual Thesaurus: Navigate word connections with a thesaurus that links words in meaningful ways.
• Sample Sentences: See real-world examples of word usage in conversation and writing.
• Bookmark & History Features: Save your favorite words and revisit recent searches with editable bookmarks and history tools.
• Fun Word Discovery: Shake your device to activate "Word Shake" and explore random words.
Advanced English Dictionary offers a fresh approach to exploring language. With its extensive database and user-friendly features, it makes finding word meanings faster and simpler than ever before.
What Experts Are Saying:
“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
Chart History
Ratings Over Time
| Date | Version | Rating | Ratings | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 27, 2020 | — | ★ 4.7 | 227 | $2.99 |
From archived App Store listing data, captured by the Wayback Machine.
Archived Reviews
8 of 25It is my go to for scientific terms and pronunciation of difficult words. And I can save them in a word list for review. Can not do without it.
Been using it since I came out 12 some years ago. Not sure what more you can ask for out of an app. It’s a dictionary. It has every word I look up.
This has to be THE WORST dictionary ever! A dictionary should define a word- Period! It does not need to list EVERY possible use of that word as a separate entry!! And should not list every phrase the word is used in as separate entries!! Type in “A”, “And”, “At”, etc- and there are literally HUNDREDS of entries for the word! A few examples can be easily listed in the definition, NOT as separate entries!! A dictionary SHOULD be scrollable- one should be able to type in a few letters and see the words beyond that in the entries, without having to change one letter to continue thru the list! For example: if I type “rad”… I should not have to change the “d” to an “e” to continue scrolling! Obscene slang words are generally not included in dictionaries, they are put in urban or slang dictionaries, and not listed hundreds of times in a row listing every slang phrase ever known! Misspelled words should not be listed as entries- the search feature would take a person to the proper spelling! Don’t bother with this dictionary, it is not worth the aggravation!!
I love this dictionary - and use it all the time.
This has been my favorite dictionary for years. I use several dictionary apps, but this dictionary stands out for the clarity of the brief definitions. It is available offline, and word definitions include less- and more-specific words, pronunciation, and an etymology section.
This app is not forthright about its "pronunciation feature". It claims it has "superior pronunciations" from three different English-speaking regions yet all it does is make your phone read it, ie. machine-pronounced that sounds flat and unnatural. This is NOT superior in anyway compared to what digital dictionaries normally provide: vetted human-recorded pronunciations with clear dictions and accents from native speakers.
This app is my go-to anytime I need a definition
It has literally every word I’ve looked up and I read a lot. Compare to the other apps, this is 332 mb; others are 40 or 90. Any proper name, place name, mythological figure, many foreign words. Also will pronounce a word for you. Also gives pretty decent etymology. Highly recommended.
Period reviews recovered from Apple's customer-review feeds via the Wayback Machine.