With its uniquely effective word learning system, the Vocabulary.com app helps you master words through a fun and addictive game. And it’s powered by the world's smartest, fastest dictionary. From the makers of the award-winning Vocabulary.com website, this app will expand your vocabulary with lightning speed!
“A positively addictive app for aspiring wordsmiths.” —Fast Company
“Vocabulary.com reveals the truth about your vocabulary skills and helps you improve.” —AppAdvice
“An addictive word-learning app... an approachable dictionary and quiz machine.” —TIME
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IT’S A SCIENCE...
Vocabulary.com is a comprehensive program for lifelong learning of vocabulary, in which each activity is specially chosen for you.
• We use sophisticated algorithms to help you learn more effectively.
• We start with 235,858 questions that teach 15,914 words.
• We use the science of learning to model how you learn (and retain) new words.
• By comparing your answers to the hundreds of millions of answers given by other Vocabulary.com users, we personalize your learning experience and choose the best question for you at just the right time.
...AND IT’S A GAME
We’ve turned learning vocabulary into an addictive game. You may not even notice that you’re learning along the way.
• Accumulate points, achievements and badges.
• Compete with Vocabulary.com users from throughout the world.
YOU CHOOSE...
Studying for an exam like the SAT, GRE, or TOEFL? We have learnable lists for you, covering everything from standardized tests to breaking news — you name it.
• Choose from one of our 50,000 ready-to-learn lists.
• Or if you see a word in the dictionary that you want to learn, just click "learn this word" and we'll teach it to you.
...OR WE CHOOSE
Don't have a specific word or list in mind? Let our adaptive learning system find the right word for you.
• Just play a few questions, and we'll pinpoint the words that are appropriate for your level.
• We won't waste your time on words that are too easy or too hard.
YOU IMPROVE
Like a good coach, Vocabulary.com won’t give up on you. Whether you pick the words or let us find them for you, we’ll work with you until you've mastered them.
And even after you've achieved mastery, we'll continue to reinforce what you have learned to make sure that it all stays fresh in your memory. Next thing you know, you’ll be expanding your vocabulary and improving your communication, a key to success in school and business.
FINALLY, A DICTIONARY WITH A SOUL
Our dictionary was written for humans, by humans. Look up a word, and you’ll read a friendly explanation that you'll actually remember. It’s as if your favorite teacher were explaining it to you.
We include clever usage tips and thousands of real-world example sentences that'll show you how words live in the wild and will make you more confident about using them yourself.
See a word you’d like to know better? Tap "Learn this Word" and easily add it to your learning program.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
"Vocabulary.com is among the quickest, and most intelligent ways for students to improve their vocabulary. Regardless of education level or age, Vocabulary.com will help master the words that are essential to academic and business success." —National Education Association
“Educators who are familiar with Vocabulary.com are impressed by the technology. It is a sign, they say, that real progress is finally being made in computer-assisted education.” —The New York Times
“Vocabulary.com could actually make speaking well cool again.” —TIME
“Vocabulary.com boasts a Web-based dashboard bristling with points, levels, progress bars and achievement bonuses, among other attractions.” —USA Today
HONORS AND AWARDS
• TIME’s 50 Best Websites of the Year
• PC Magazine's Top 100 Websites of the Year
• Tech & Learning Award of Excellence
• Webby Awards: Official Honoree in Education
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4.3 out of 5
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Needs an update for newer iphones
iPhone 13 resolutions aren’t properly supported by the app. Poor UX experience.. If you have an older iphone, like the iphone se, it should be fine.
With that being said, the app works well for vocabulary. I find myself using the words I learn throughout the day.
What I appreciate about this app, is how much they make you review the word. The app seems to focus more on REVIEW than it does learning. Which is how learning works. seems to be like 90% review, 10% new words. I could read the dictionary if i wanted to find new words. This app gives you a few words to start with, then hammers them into you. Then, you may see a new word. While still being hammered with old words.
Continue with this app, try to be ranked 50,000. You will find yourself using your improved vocabulary throughout the day; or at least find opportunities where you could have used the new word.
Mostly excellent for making yourself a polymath
The simplest way I have found to improve my English vocabulary.
Good at helping me learn
This app is very good at teaching vocabulary without a subscription or payment. Very comprehensive while being free. Very easy way to learn while also being free and easy to understand.
Great app :)
This is a great app for studying and I love how they have a Vocabulary Jam section where you can play with others. Not only that, the apps way of teaching vocabulary with spatial repetition helped me remember all the boba on my test and I passed it. You should fatally download it, it helps a ton! ⭐️
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It’s best
Almost 5 stars
I’ve tried many different vocab apps and kept this one because it has all of the functions needed to enhance and interpret everyday speech. The only thing I don’t like is the color palette.
It should improve
Overall, I’m satisfied with this app featuring clear, understandable explanation and test-based play. One thing I found it particularly inconvenient is that I can’t choose to play the word I’m checking in the dictionary. There is no option for that. You have to play a list. I hope it provides more options like it’s online version.
Just a Tiny Problem
I use this app and i really like it, it helps you get English toEnglish definition, Examples etc.
And it Repeats The word you need to learn multiple times, So in the Several days you would see that Word in Different sentences & it'll really help you to Stabilize the Meaning in Your Memory
The only problem that i have with Vocabulary.com That makes me give it 4 Stars instead of 5 is that: i can't Watch Images in this application & i have to Connect VPN just in Order to See the pic
Excellent training app
Love the content and the learning functionality. The implementation though is based on web and that reduces the satisfaction of using the app.
AGE REQUIRED to sign up
Any app that requires DOB to sign up “PER US law,” is NOT the app for me.
I will NEVER install an app that requires DOB.
If there is a logical explanation as to why a DOB is required, I am willing to listen.
