WordWeb American Audio

WordWeb American Audio

By Antony Lewis

  • Category: Reference
  • Release Date: 2009-05-05
  • Current Version: 3.71
  • Adult Rating: 4+
  • File Size: 230.15 MB
  • Developer: Antony Lewis
  • Compatibility: Android, iOS 8.0
Score: 4.3
4.3
From 20 Ratings

Description

A quick, easy to use, and comprehensive American English dictionary/thesaurus with 70 000 professionally recorded audio pronunciations. Fast searching, detailed definitions, synonyms, derived words, examples, and a great user interface let you easily navigate between words as you discover and explore their meanings. The comprehensive WordWeb dictionary database includes: - 285,000 words, phrases and derived forms - 225,000 word sense definitions - 70,000 usage examples - 70,000 audio pronunciations - 90,000 text pronunciations - Synonyms and similar words - American, British and international vocabulary The intelligent word entry suggests possible correct spellings as you type, as well as listing words that sound the same or are often confused. In addition there's a fast pattern-matching word search feature, great for crossword puzzles and finding that word or phrase you've forgotten. Search features include: - Alphabetical listing - Spelling suggestions - Sounds-like and often-confused - Fast pattern-matching search (*, ?, vowel and consonant) - Filter search results by noun, verb, adjective, adverbs - Customize search options (case, derived forms, etc) No Internet connection is required to use WordWeb (unlike audio in dictionary.com). A smaller version without audio is also available - search iTunes for WordWeb. [If the sound is off on your iPad check the toggle switch on the side (not the volume switch, the other one). On a phone make sure you have your ringer turned on and the volume turned up.]

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Reviews

  • The best dictionary app ever

    5
    By Lukecro
    I’ve been using variations of this developer’s dictionary apps for many years, even in the pre-iPhone days when it was only available as a n old-school PC app… It’s the best dictionary app I’ve ever found. The interface is simple and intuitive but also very powerful. The way all of the words are interlinked is terrific, as is the app’s ability to cross-reference other dictionary apps and online sources (including the option to add custom reference look-up sources). The audio-pronunciation options and definitions are also solid, the dictionary database itself has a ton of words, and the app conveniently keeps a (clearable) log of all the words you’ve looked up. I recommend purchasing the paid version of this app (although the free version is great too) along with the other dictionary apps the developer has worked on (for even closer cross-reference integration) if any of those are still available (Chambers and Oxford dictionaries and thesauruses were among the previous options) if you have much need for looking up words at all, as this developer is the longtime maestro of creating easy to use, uncluttered, fast-performing dictionary apps.

  • Poor app

    1
    By Iaviator
    I had this app for many years “paid version” it is inaccurate and definitions are misleading. Author bias toward individual, group and country is clearly evident.

  • Abandonware? Not updated to v3.71

    3
    By LAX20531
    This is an excellent dictionary with similar (identical?) functionality as the Chambers versions. However, this particular app hasn’t been updated in almost a year whereas the other WordWeb versions are on v3.71. Note that there are two audio versions that appear to be the same. If you want the most current version then you probably should buy the other audio App and not this American version. (At least it seems so.)

  • Very Good

    5
    By Faizan Niaz
    Best app i ever bought.

  • Best dictionary

    5
    By Baerbaerbaer100
    This is a great dictionary. I have used the PC version for years and this iPhone version is just as good. The cross reference to the LEO German dictionary works great and audio option is always helpful. Great app. Very useful

  • Audio?

    4
    By *tiaf.
    I really like this app but I don't understand why the audio is no longer working for any of the definitions. That is what has helped me with the pronunciation. Hopefully there's an update soon to fix that issue. I paid money for the audio version.

  • Love It! One of My Favorite Apps

    5
    By Jim NY
    Frequently I surprisingly prefer this to American Heritage and Oxford which are mor expensive. Very easy to use. Unfortunately ICloud does not work on my edition. I only wish bookmarks could have tags like Oxford and sync between iO devices as American Heritage. I like the range of synonyms & antonyms; and the usage examples are good.

  • Great dictionary

    5
    By alborna
    I am a longtime WordWeb dictionary user. The App has improved a lot over the years. Although there are many other good dictionaries in the App Store, I really enjoy using WW Audio Dictionary and definitely recommend it.

  • I am happy

    5
    By Aung htut
    Hey guys I just upgrade this dictionary for audio function. I m very happy to buy it. It is work well I like it very much. I used iPhone4s and ios6. It is very useful for me. Now u do not browse paper book Dictionary. Too heavy. Thank

  • excellent!

    5
    By nicegalaxy
    It is very useful for me, especially synonym, antonym, and examples.

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