Merriam-Webster Dictionary

Merriam-Webster Dictionary

By Merriam-Webster, Inc.

  • Category: Reference
  • Release Date: 2010-12-14
  • Current Version: 5.8.1
  • Adult Rating: 4+
  • File Size: 209.47 MB
  • Developer: Merriam-Webster, Inc.
  • Compatibility: Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
Score: 4.8
4.80551
From 281,935 Ratings

Description

Get America’s most useful and respected dictionary, optimized for your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Continuously updated with the newest words and meanings, this is the premier iOS app for English language reference, education, and vocabulary building. And now we’ve added new word games! It’s never been more fun to learn new words and test your vocabulary for everyone from English learners to total word nerds. Hundreds of words to test your skills. Offline access: You’ll have complete access to definitions and synonyms whether or not you’re connected. Features: * Universal App * New Vocabulary-Building Quizzes: fun, fast quizzes to learn new words or test your vocabulary * Additional resources available with in-app purchases * Voice Search: look up a word without having to spell it * Word of the Day: learn a new word every day * Integrated Thesaurus: more than 200,000 word choices with examples of their use * Example Sentences: understand how a word is used in context * Audio Pronunciations: voiced by real English speakers, not text-to-speech robots * Favorite Words and Search History: keep track of the words that are most important to you * Favorite Word Syncing Through iCloud: share your favorites between devices * For Tablets: browse the entire dictionary with a scrolling index * Apple Watch Extension: see the Word of the Day and find watch-sized definitions with voice search Fully featured and absolutely free, this app is supported by ads. You can remove ads for $2.99 per year with an in-app purchase charged to your iTunes account or $5.99 per year with additional resources. Prices vary by location. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period. You can manage your subscription in your account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.merriam-webster.com/terms-of-use

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Reviews

  • Repetitive games, several flaws, no app support

    1
    By Boslaw
    Update. Had to downgrade my review to 1 star. The word games are VERY repetitive. I’ve played more since my first review an it’s the same questions and answers over and over. Not only that, once you choose timed mode or not timed mode, there’s no way to change it. So choose carefully. Also, one of the games starts by saying you have 15 seconds to answer each question, but the timer only gives you 10 seconds. The true and false game, at the end of each round it keeps saying I need 1500 more points to unlock the next level. After achieving 1500 points for the third time, and it still didn’t unlock the next level, I said forget it. I reached out to their app support to let them know about these issues. The automated message I got back said they don’t respond to messages, and gave several links to irrelevant support articles. What a mess. Hopefully they put more effort and attention into the dictionary. [First review] Of course the dictionary is great. The games were fun at first, but after playing for a couple of days, I’ve noticed they’re a bit repetitive. The same quiz questions are asked repeatedly. I purchased an annual subscription, so hopefully they plan on adding more variety.
  • Could Be Better

    3
    By Android friends can’t play
    I like the app because it lets you save words you’ve looked up before, but there are no games that incorporate those saved words. If you could have games to help you memorize the words you looked up, that would significantly elevate the app. I use other apps to learn new words but I’d rather use definitions from Merriam Webster, and not have to download multiple apps.
  • You can improve

    4
    By Chuckstone1251
    Ads cover content particularly in the mobile app and sometimes can be inappropriate.
  • Understanding Words

    5
    By LINDA S NEWELL
    I really enjoy my Webster Dictionary Having a helpful word detector n my hands at all times
  • This is awesome!

    5
    By greeny 3
    This really helps me with my homework and has LOTS of fun and daily quizzes that I can learn from and play all the time. The only thing I would ask is that they would reduce the amount of adds by like 10 percent. Once again, this app is awesome! —————
  • Offline Help 4U

    4
    By Taprite
    Offline help for you is the best
  • V R

    4
    By Curious Eddie
    Has a tough time understanding voice recognition of search words. Was better able in the past.
  • App Crashes on iPad

    2
    By BillinMich
    The latest version of this app keeps crashing on my iPad (not my iPhone). I have tried restarting, uninstalling and reinstalling to no avail.
  • Great!

    5
    By Dad.6
    Don’t like the ads but I understand that they have to make money. Otherwise I prefer them to anyone else’s dictionary
  • Love it!

    5
    By ShakthiNordic
    Can I purchase to limit adds?

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