Merriam-Webster Dictionary Reference App Review (iOS, Free)

Description

America's most useful and respected dictionary – redesigned for iOS 7 to make it even more enjoyable to use.

In addition to all the definitions from Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, the app offers voice search – to let you look up a word without having to spell it – along with an integrated thesaurus, example sentences, Quick Definitions, Word of the Day, Favorites, and more.

It’s a great tool for reference, education, and vocabulary building.

The app is free, and supported by ads.

Features:

* Voice Search
* Integrated Thesaurus: Synonyms & Antonyms
* Example Sentences
* Quick Definitions
* Audio Pronunciations
* Word of the Day
* Favorites
* Recent History - lets you keep track of the words you've looked up

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Customer Reviews

• You need it

  by Alana-awesomeness

  It is awesome u can search words u do not even know I think u need it

• Woo!

  by Robby Boxrz 

  Best dictionary app!!

• Calabar bean

  by Why can't I choose a nickname

  It is a CALABAR BEAN.... It's ironic how this is a dictionary app and I don't know how to spell CALABAR!

• Incredible

  by MShi8

  Pro: Good definitions. Load time is unnoticeable. Word of the day is informative. Synonym discussion is indispensable. Con: minor bugs (not annoying just unprofessional), no option to disable quick definitions. I want the full definition asap so it's a hassle scrolling down everytime.

• Must have

  by hazardtown

  This is all ya need to spell well. I use it for my young boy who just won his 4th grade spelling bee!

• Extremely Helpful / Useful

  by Not a fan of pop, sorry

  It's great! I don't have to go consult my paperback dictionary. I like that you can click on the sound to hear how the word is pronunciated!

• Incredible

  by MShi8

  Good definitions. Load time is unnoticeable. Word of the day is informative. Synonym discussion is indispensable.

• Awesome in so many ways

  by 1 believer 4/17/2005

  It's great to see one still referencing the Word of God

• Quizzative & Merriam-Webster

  by Jared Baxter

  My everyday use of the dictionary's word of the day has significantly expanded my vocabulary and has now given me tools to test myself increasing myconfidence to speaking up and share opinions with deeper meaning.

• Helps me with my homework

  by The Rocker 60

  Really good homework helper

• Great

  by Solidgold mom

  I really love this app. ESP. When I use it to pronounce the words I use correctly. I recommend it to everyone especially when calls pronouncing words correctly! When I updated this app the words are very huge, can that be fixed I hate to move the words in order to read the whole meaning of a word!!! Please fix!!!

• Webster's Dictionary

  by jlipoet

  This is a good app. It sometimes doesn't suggest a word even when the spelling is slightly incorrect. A word may be hidden in another base word. IE: ophthalmologist, I found it under optometry. I didn't know how to spell the word correctly. So, I found a similar word to see if I could find my word. I guess I got lucky.

• Essential

  by JessAndNo

  A quick reference for pronunciation . I really like that feature!

• Please add wildcard character lookup

  by WordWELDER

  Great app to use when looking up words that start with certain letters ("una" for instance) but when playing W.E.L.D.E.R. I'd like to look up words that contain certain letters ("una") and have them list from shortest words to longest.

• No Wi-Fi Necessary!

  by LSDexitOzAmericaDotOrg

  I was thrilled to find that my M-W Dictionary App worked for word lookup without being in a Wi-Fi activated surrounding! (My other dictionary app would not operate without having that Internet access available.) LSDexitOzAmericaDotOrg

• It's a convenient app

  by Knee911

  The only complaint I have about this app is that they should add a random word button, other than that it's a good app, it doesn't crash, & doesn't need wifi. :)

• fftt

  by okayme2

  I liked the previous version better. The option to switch between dictionary and thesaurus for example. This one's also simplistic. Not sufficient for serious writers.

• Fantastic!

  by Skfheosnejdkskaaj

  Even a word of the day!

• Could be

  by Fun stuffs!

  There could be some additional options in this app that would make it 5 stars for me. For what it contains; it works well and proves to be useful.

• No brainier!

  by iNassar

  I use it almost daily, don't think just purchase it.

• Ads obscure bottom portion of definition

  by Jimbo Mt Horeb

  Ads obscure bottom portion of definition. Would expect app design to have prevented that problem.

• clunky

  by ArgyleKelly

  The newest update has me looking for a new dictionary. Here's why: 1. The ads have increased in number and size. 2. The "updated" interface requires several more steps more to navigate; it used to be simple and easy to access all functions from one "home" page. 3. Worst of all is the app constantly trying to access your photos. Creepy and intrusive. Good Riddance to this app.

• What a great App!!!!!!

  by Big Will #1

  This app is so helpful. This App is one of the rare ones that you can count on. It's reader friendly, very easy to comprehend. And the up-dates just keep getting better. At times I find myself reading this as if it was a good novel. I LOVE IT!!!!!

• Good reference book

  by Sweatermeat1

  A go to book that should be at most fingertips and its a freebie.

• Great amp

  by HebrewPrincess

  I use it all the time life saver

• A must have

  by CaroleH2011

  This app is great. Not only is it continually updating to keep up with the latest trend words and bug fixings but it also has "word of the day" which is interesting. Also it has a favorites section where you can keep the words you like the most.

• Top Dictionary App in the AppStore

  by Gaurav Vasare

  The iOS7 UI, Word of the day, Examples if word usage, Etymology, Pronunciation, what not? It has everything you need!

• Lifesaver

  by Deep Chris

  This app is beautiful

• Why did I ever get this app?

  by Amazing,yummy maya

  It is a horrible app. I wish I never even got it. I'd try to look up something like horrible and I ccan't look it up. There's barely any words to look up. This app stinks.

• Liked it until IOS 7 update

  by Pretti boi the 

  You can't speak into recorder, please fix

• Better than dictionary.com app

  by PURE AWESOMENESS1

  It uses the word in example sentences where as in the dictionary.com app you have to pay to see them

• great interface

  by qwrb'ffdgr

  The new UI is beautiful!

• Exquisite

  by Awesome212312

  The reference was fantastic, it helped so much with school. I'll never have to search an encyclopedia again!

• Great app

  by Nghnyuq2610

  This allows you to save your favorite word! nice feature!!! Very easy to use. Great update, better background, no crash. Still have many words that are not explained clearly (english learners at beginning level may face some difficulties using this)

• by Patel, shiv

  Excellent

• Nasty upgrade

  by C0VER

  Think I'm about done doing product updates, the latest for MW Dict is TERRIBLE. I'd rate what I had as 5 stars but the latest was a 1 and that's before I deleted it from my device.

• Flawless.

  by Suddenlypolio

  I previously swore by dictionary.com's app but got sick of theirs spontaneously closing. So I downloaded the Merriam-Webster and I LOVE IT! The design is simple, easy to navigate and above all, it LOADS AS QUICK AS I NEED IT TO. Not to mention the dual definitions: basic and complete. Great job on designing this. Thanks!

• Love it

  by Cutekat280

  Great easy fun (I love

• Best dictionary app!

  by AppleJacksApple

  I prefer this rather than dictionary.com app because this one is much faster and easier to use. The definitions are brief and easy to understand, and there aren't as much annoying ads as dictionary.com- I keep accidentally touching them in the dictionary.com app!

• Love it

  by Me Sheldon

  The best in the west

• Dictionary

  by Killspree20

  Great new updated version amazing app for me

• Bug

  by Mrs. Firestar

  I really need a dictionary app and this looks good but it won't open or even download a little bit. I really wanted to use this so I'm dissatisfied. Please fix : ( : /

• Easy to use and functional

  by Romar9999

  Voice recognition needs improvement.

• Webster dictionary

  by M Abdul H

  Excellent app. A much needed tool, for sending words or just writing.

• Need a fix

  by 6 string man

  The microphone option isn't working anymore. The screen comes up but just sits there. Is anything being done to fix this problem?

• Nice redesign

  by Zengh98

  Love the update. It's more intuitive and clear.

• Nice & clean

  by Edimoj

  Thanks for NOT having lots of promos and ads - I just wanted a "dictionary" and you kept it simple! Again, THANKS.

• Feature request

  by montospecks

  I really like the updated version but I have some feature requests! I'd really like the ability to create custom lists of words say for a book I'm reading or an article. And when I look up a word, it should tell me if that word is already in a list I've created. That way I can associate words with where I encountered them. Also I'd like integration with quizzative so I can train myself on words from my custom lists. These would be great features and would definitely push me to buy

• Voice search working on iPhone 5s

  by Liam A.C.

  I've tested voice search on my iPhone 5s and it's working just fine. Not sure why others have problems with it. Anyway, I'm glad I updated the app. Great new design!

• Love it!!!

  by Tortoga

  Great dictionary and thesaurus if you purchase the premium version for 3.99.

• A wonderful app

  by Jennifer5292

  I find this dictionary very helpful when I play the word game apps on my phone. I also like the word of the day. I'm sure it will help improve my vocabulary.

• Webster

  by Bmw james

  It's a good app but the voice feature doesn't analyze words. I have an iPhone 4.

• Helpful!

  by kenmedel

  The Quick Definition is more helpful and more useful.

• Not working

  by Parrothead1977

  For some reason the app does not update for word of the day as it should as it connects with the Wi-Fi I'm not sure if the app is worth anything

• Love it!

  by Im not writing my name here

  I haven't even opened this app yet, and I know I'm going to love it!!

• So useful

  by Ashwat

  I am very thankeful for this app. I use it to look up words that I come across in my reading and it runs really smoothly. Thank you!

• Only dictionary you need

  by Abatil

  It was a great app. The update made it even better.

• I love it!

  by Literary Girl

  I love having access to a dictionary at all times wherever I go. Easy to navigate, and of course, informative. I just prefer to use an 'actual' dictionary, otherwise I'd have given this app five stars.

• Word of the day

  by Unhappy movie viewer

  Good app, but same word of the day since I updated.

• Speak to search

  by hannah.selena.demi.fan

  Speak to search no longer functions correctly (or at all). Fix this and go back to 5 stars

• Love!!!

  by retroguise

  This is my most used app and the new design is just beautiful!

• Great app

  by SDR76

  I love learning words and this app makes it easy. Never am I unable to find a word.

• Thanks.

  by Vyse3

  Love it. New design is great. I use this app multiple times daily.

• Submit review

  by Goooooodddd gamer

  Awesome helps u

• Great update!!

  by Arash Hddn

  New UI is nice!!

• Incredible

  by MShi8

  Good definitions. Load time is almost unnoticeable. Word of the day is informative. Synonym discussion is indispensable.

• Great job

  by IvansBet

  I like the redesign, looks very user friendly and clean. It has 5 star content as well.

• Gooooooood app

  by IrvinC

  Nice

• Favorites bad

  by capegreg

  Don't understand why the paid version has no favorites retention setting?? There needs to be a way to store favs or transfer favs to SQLite db, e.g., for back up.

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