Concise English Dictionary

Discover the power of words with Concise English Dictionary & Thesaurus, an exceptional all-in-one reference app designed to elevate your language experience on iOS.
Endorsed by Experts:
"The app’s clean interface, speed, and size make it a compelling and useful addition to the iPhone or iPod touch."
— Ben Boychuk, MACWORLD
Key Features:
• Comprehensive Database: Access one of the largest English dictionary databases, with up to 591,700 entries and over 4.9 million words, ensuring you find exactly what you need.
• High-Quality Audio Pronunciations: Hear words pronounced in American, British, and Australian English, with options for both male and female voices.
• Extensive Pronunciation Guides: Includes 134,000 guides in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), with easy-to-use symbol assistance—just tap the guide to understand pronunciation details.
• In-Depth Word Origins: Discover the etymologies of words to better understand their histories and how meanings have evolved.
• Detailed Definitions and Examples: Get clear, precise definitions along with sample sentences to see words in context, enhancing your writing and speaking skills.
• Thesaurus Integration: Expand your vocabulary with word links that provide synonyms and related terms.
• Diverse Lexical Entries: Beyond everyday words, find biographical and geographical data, technical and scientific terms, idioms, prepositions, conjunctions, determiners, interjections, abbreviations, contractions, common misspellings, irregular forms, and even Old English words.
• User-Friendly Experience: Enjoy fast look-ups and a snappy user interface with smooth-scrolling screens, specifically designed for iOS devices.
• Customizable History and Bookmarks: Keep track of your search history and bookmark favorite words for quick reference.
• Fun and Educational Word Shake: Shake your device to discover random words and expand your vocabulary in an enjoyable way.
• Offline Access: Use the app anytime, anywhere, without needing an internet connection.