Oxford Deluxe (ODE and OTE)
- CategoryReference
- First releasedMarch 27, 2009
- Versions2 archived
- Installable2 of 2
- AvailabilityStill on the App Store
- Bundle IDjp.co.enfour.ode
RequirementsCompatible with iPhone and iPod touch. Requires iOS 2.0 or later.
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Report an issueCombines Oxford's largest single-volume English Dictionary and largest Thesaurus, plus audio all in one application —making this the largest Oxford English reference on ANY mobile platform.
● The entire Oxford Dictionary of English, Second Edition (ODE) ● and Oxford Thesaurus of English, Second Edition (OTE). Including extensive reading & reference material, over and above the core content ● 72,000 pre-recorded sound files from the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary and Oxford SoundBank with native British voice actors.
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◼ Application Features:
▪ full content of the unabridged texts ▪ complete appendices and front matter ▪ unique three-way cross-referencing search ▪ real-time progressing look-up ▪ wildcard searches for unknown words & quizzes ▪ hyperlinking between dictionary & thesaurus plus to and from appendices ▪ fallback online search for esoteric or archaic words and the latest slang ▪ automatic history ▪ bookmarks with editable notations ▪ iCloud Bookmark syncing ▪ an "AI Teacher" for deeper explanations or help for ESL students in 98 languages ▪ an AI boosted anagram generator ▪ online searching for rare words ▪ unique support for round-trip search from other apps ▪ "Share" module to search within other apps (with history) ▪ "Oxford Broadcast" for split-screen or second screens ▪ "Word-of-the-Day" messages ▪ "Today" & LockScreen widgets ▪ 3D Touch & DarkMode support ▪ iPad Pro multi-screen and Drag & Drop ▪ iPhone 17 & iOS26 support ▪ iPhone, iPod, iPad and macOS support _____________________________
◼ ODE Description
▶ The foremost single-volume authority on the English language ▶ Hundreds of new words and senses derived from the latest research from the Oxford English Corpus, giving the most complete and accurate picture of the English language
The Oxford Dictionary of English is at the forefront of language research, focusing on English as it is used today, informed by the most up-to-date evidence from the largest language research programme in the world, including the 800-million-word Oxford English Corpus. This revised edition includes hundreds of brand-new words and senses, as well as up-to-date encyclopedic information, and extensive appendices covering topics such as countries, heads of state, and chemical elements.
◼ OTE Description
▶ Authoritative coverage of more synonyms and antonyms than any other A-Z thesaurus ▶ New and up-to-date synonyms and senses, based on the latest research from the Oxford English Corpus ▶ Accessible and easy to use, with synonyms given in order of usefulness and key synonyms highlighted ▶ Lists including foreign words and phrases, and imitative words added to the completely revised centre section giving useful vocabulary on a broad range of topics, from clothes and food, to medicine and music ▶ Special Features: Choose the Right Word boxes that help distinguish between close synonyms, plus Word Links panels: look up the word 'coin' and find the link with 'numismatic'
The WordFinder section of word lists has been fully revised and reorganized with its own quick-reference index and includes topics from clothes and food, to medicine and music, with new lists of foreign words and phrases, archaic words, imitative words, British and American equivalents, and more. It is an invaluable resource to help broaden your vocabulary and provide quick answers to word puzzles and crossword clues.
◼ Sound Files from the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary & Oxford SoundBank
◼ Features: ▶ high-quality recordings with native English pronunciations ▶ accurate coverage of different homographs, variant forms and inflections
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Oxford Dictionary of English (ODE), Second Edition revised © Oxford University Press 2005 Oxford Thesaurus of English (OTE) Second Edition revised © Oxford University Press 2006 Soundfiles from the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary © Oxford University Press 2002
Archived Reviews
8 of 25This is not standard iOS behavior and makes it very frustrating to use the app while walking or in a moving vehicle
Grateful for the updates to make this compatible with new iOS and new iDevices. This was an expensive app when I bought it. Unlike other dictionary apps that I bought that were also expensive (eg Shorter Oxford English Dictionary) this one continues to update for compatibility while the other ones no longer work on newer devices.
I thought this version 4.x app of Oxford Deluxe by Enfour, Inc. was replaced by a version 5.x app by English Channel, Inc. This disappeared for months, but now that the other has been absent for many weeks, this has returned to the App Store. I don't recommend buying this unless it gets updated. An update would make me more confident that this one is officially supported, and will continue to work on new devices with new iOS versions. But without a 2015 update, I think this is abandoned. Don't support abandon-ware.
If you’re looking for a dictionary this is the one to get I’ve had this dictionary for Very long time and I paid a pretty penny $$ for it. It was well worth every dime. I have to commend this company for the support and the app compatibility updates they give for our new devices. I believe in my personal opinion they have gone above and beyond the call of duty. Every support inquiry I have made I have gotten nothing but professionalism from their support staff last one was really a stupid mistake on my part they were very nice to laugh along with me. And yes I would recommend this to my friends and I would buy again
I have had this dictionary since it first hit the App Store. It use to work however since I have upgraded to the iPhone 6 plus it has not worked and crashes every time I open it and hit the search button.
Ok, they fixed the anti piracy issue quickly and added iPhone 5 support. Back to being a great dictionary.
Oxford dictionary has much better definitions than other dictionaries and is well categorized to show the different variations of the meanings of words. The Thesaurus is indispensable for writers, students, and academics. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. [The reason I gave it four stars instead of five is because, when clicking between the Dictionary and Thesaurus, you have to again click on the the word. Since the word is already chosen, why should you have to go through the extra step of clicking twice? As a writer, I use this daily, many times a day, and it’s an extra step that is redundant.]
I bought an app called OED deluxe a couple years ago: worked fine, loved it, until a few weeks ago, kept getting “total failure” - the app would shut down and redirect to purchase another app. Cust service finally convinced me this was because my “subscription” expired (even tho this is supposed to be a one time purchase). But ok I went and bought it again. There were a couple apps: one with (In App) in the title (didn’t work, got refunded), and this one: this app worked for a few weeks and now AGAIN. _______UPDATE FEB. 23, 2022 _____ I had removed all OED apps from all devices (as well as Am Heritage) which had the same problem. Following the developer’s response, I tried to redownload. Right now it’s working. I’ll be glad to have it back but am also wary that the issue may recur again.
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