- PriceFree
- CategoryReference
- First releasedOctober 16, 2010
- Versions2 archived
- Installable1 of 2
- AvailabilityStill on the App Store
- SellerFarlex, Inc.
- Bundle IDcom.farlex.Dictionary
RequirementsCompatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 6.0 or later.
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Report an issueThe only Dictionary and Thesaurus with every word you search for. Plus Word of the Day, free offline dictionary access, and millions of definitions and synonyms from top sources, including: Webster's Dictionary Roget's Thesaurus The American Heritage Dictionary
Plus FREE access to: English Offline Dictionary English Offline Thesaurus with synonyms and more Medical Dictionary English Idioms and Slang Dictionary Translations of English into 40+ languages Dozens of other translation options + Much more! The Free Dictionary is like getting 100+ apps in one easy-to-use interface.
Rated #1 app in the App Store in the free reference category in 114 countries 2011–2019. (Source: https://www.appannie.com/apps/ios/app/379450383/app-ranking/#device=ipad&type=best-ranks)
Here's what you can do with The Free Dictionary app:
* Find every word you search for. Clear, accurate definitions from top dictionaries—online and offline.
* Find synonyms fast. Free Thesaurus with simple interface makes it easy to find the perfect word. Browse synonyms, antonyms, and related words.
* Learn something new every day. Word of the Day Idiom of the Day + Other daily content
* Build your vocabulary. Don't just look up words—learn how to use them! Featuring: Audio pronunciations Example sentences Etymologies + More! The perfect dictionary app for word lovers and learners of all levels.
* Explore topics in-depth. Multiple specialty dictionaries and encyclopedias: Medical dictionary Legal dictionary Science dictionary Financial dictionary Idioms and Slang dictionary Acronyms and Abbreviations + More!
* Play word games. Spelling Bee, Hangman, and more.
* See idioms in action. Watch idioms videos inside the app! Featuring animations of words and phrases from the idioms and slang dictionary.
* Access dictionaries in 13 other languages. Spanish dictionary and thesaurus French dictionary and thesaurus German dictionary and thesaurus + Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, and more!
* Translate English into Spanish, French, and 40+ languages. Or translate other languages into English. Access dozens of other translation options.
* Access dictionaries and encyclopedias from these top publishers with just one search: McGraw-Hill Houghton Mifflin HarperCollins Random House Cambridge University Press + More!
Here's why The Free Dictionary is the most user-friendly dictionary app: * Instantly look up words in apps or webpages! Just highlight the word you want to look up, tap "Share," then tap "More" in the bottom menu and turn on the "Define" option. You will then see a "Define" icon in the menu. Tap it to see the definition of the highlighted word! * Voice search. Look up a word just by saying it. * Advanced Search options. * Look up the definition of any word on the page. Just highlight and tap "Definition." * Save bookmarks with one tap and sync them to all your devices. * Customize your homepage: Move, add, or remove articles, games, even local weather. * Jump to Definition, Thesaurus, or Translations with one button. * Navigate the app in more than a dozen languages with the multilingual interface. * Adjust font size. * Share your favorite words via social networks, email, or text.
EXCLUSIVE * Earn meals for hungry children through The Free Dictionary's partnership with the World Food Program—just by using the app!
This is not a trial version—you get everything free and forever. Additional offline dictionaries in other languages are available in the Pro version.
Seem too good to be true?
The Free Dictionary app has been downloaded tens of millions times across multiple platforms, with top ratings after hundreds of thousands of reviews.
Read reviews from real users to see why they say The Free Dictionary is the best dictionary app they've ever used.
* For app developers: The Free Dictionary app can be accessed by other apps with API calls (Contact Farlex for instructions).
Chart History
Ratings Over Time
| Date | Version | Rating | Ratings | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2010 | — | — | 22 | Free |
| February 24, 2011 | 1.02 | — | 120 | Free |
| March 31, 2012 | — | — | 5,390 | Free |
| January 20, 2013 | — | — | 11,552 | Free |
| December 14, 2018 | — | ★ 4.8 | 6,844 | Free |
| December 12, 2019 | — | ★ 4.8 | 9,998 | Free |
From archived App Store listing data, captured by the Wayback Machine.
Archived Reviews
8 of 25One of the most comprehensive dictionaries I’ve used.
When you finally get to lookup a word it’s a pretty decent app. Getting to the point of being able to input a word , not so decent ….Ads galore being bad enough , but I can’t really complain it’s free. then ad into the equation that more than half the ads are some sort of time based ad page . You have to stare at this weird ad for anywhere from around 10 seconds to a half minute or more before a micro x will pop up in a random corner , or a button to move the process along so you can get to the x. Which ok , still, it’s free. But… then ad in that about half of these ads don’t make a clear way to end the ad .unless of course you’re willing to go where the ad wants you to to purchase something . Then every now and then I get what I hope is an ad , that pops up making it look like the dictionary app is suddenly closed ( no longer see dictionary screen and can see my Home Screen in the background )asking permission to some setting(s) within my phone , followed by a big apple alert screen saying my phones been infected with 120 viruses! I just left the app to see if there was something here explaining what’s up . Now if I swipe up I can see the dictionary app is on a“protect 360 pro” app page that looks like I’m here in the App Store but still labeled as the dictionary app.so hopefully it was just an app ad for “protect 360 pro”that uses extreme fear tactics .?.? But wtf, I have older relatives who’d definitely be downloading something after seeing what I just did out of that extreme fear ! Edit: thank you for responding . I was in a small state of shock when i was led to believe my phone was “infected by 120 virus’s” . Finally figuring out it was just a hard sell ad was a mix of relief ,and then anger(at the advertisers). I probably should’ve cooled down a lil more before reviewing . Ads aside the dictionary is great once you get to it .. again being a free app i would’ve never complained over a 30 second ad every other / few lookups . But those scam ads should be illegal .ive removed some of my comments and upgraded my rating a bit . The only negative i can say is those trap you on a screen ads that come up consistently and lately the new ones that basically are like phishing scams ..i will definitely look for the report ad option next time ,thanks for the heads up . 3 stars is because no half stars (solid 3.5 overall experience that would be 5 without scary ads lol) ..i dont use dictionary all that often,but, if this changes in the future and the threat ads get removed i will update again accordingly.
I am glad to have and use The Free Dictionary app by Farlex. I find it a very user friendly and well designed tool even more than ever before. Keep up with the great work and content.
This app is fun to just search for new words for your vocabulary, to use for school because it’s super convenient, to use for work if your a writer and need to broaden your vocabulary, for children and teens on the go…right in the palm of your hand’s, on your laptop or iPad this dictionary app is easy to use and super convenient !!!
I had a lot of bookmarks and now I don't. Did I log into the wrong account when you forced logged me out after many years or did you stop supporting them?
It’s SO HELPFUL and always available, when I need it!
Its functionality as a dictionary and thesaurus would be hard to surpass. However, they also allow scummy scamware ads that pretend to be system messages from my phone. Ultimately, I decided that I’m more discriminating than that. Why would I lend my phone to such a vendor? So I deleted this app.
Excellent application to look for the meanings of unknown words. I’ve using it for many years already and it’s been very helpful. 100% percent recommended!
Period reviews recovered from Apple's customer-review feeds via the Wayback Machine.