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Price: $1.99

Category: Reference

Updated: Jan 11, 2011

Version: 4.3.5

Size: 20.0 MB

Language: English

Seller: TranCreative Software

Rated 9+

Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.Requires iOS 3.0 or later


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WordBook English Dictionary & Thesaurus by TranCreative Software

WordBook English Dictionary & Thesaurus Screenshots



Description

FEATURES that make WordBook stand out from other dictionary apps:

Professionally recorded pronunciation for every single entry

Word origin information (Etymologies)

Built-in spell checker with pop-up spelling suggestions

User's bookmark and note management

Unmatched sounds-like and wild card search and a powerful word puzzle solver

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WordBook is a comprehensive, quick and intuitive dictionary and thesaurus of the English language. It's a great combination of comprehensive contents and fast intuitive interface.

FEATURES:

* 150,000 entries with more than 220,000 definitions, 70,000 usage samples

* 23,000 root word origins (etymologies)

* 120,000 pronunciation guides in International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and other notations

* Spoken pronunciations (for all entries)

* Built-in thesaurus and word links connecting words semantically

* Unmatched index, wildcard, anagram search capabilities

* Bookmark (with user's notes) and history management

* Words of the Day: you get to learn new words daily, shake the device for new random words

* Browser-like definition content navigation, ability to tap on any word in the content to look up its definition

* Extending up to 5 web dictionaries to supplement built-in contents

* High resolution graphics for Retina display


REVIEWS:

* the best in the [inexpensive dictionary] category... This wealth of information is indispensable to the student, and even fun to use - Jeff Phillips, Macworld

* One of 15 Best iPhone Apps for English Majors - April Lentini, CollegeTimes.us

* None measure up to WordBook Score: 10/10 - Michael Alexander, AppCraver.com

* WordBook leads the parade of free and low-cost dictionary options - Ben Boychuk, MacWorld.com

* WordBook's iPhone dictionary - the standard for reference apps Rating: 5/5 - Steven Yaccino, appolicious.com


NOTES:

- WordBook does not required an internet connection except to view web dictionaries or to play online pronunciation voices.
- WordBook includes entries of both American/British spellings. Definitions are written in American English.

What's New in Version 4.3.5

- Thousands of word origin (etymology) updates
- Export/Import bookmarks/history word list via email
- Fast app switching for iOS 4.2

Customer Reviews

Fabulous App (5 stars)
Been looking for an app to use with school kids that could be used off line. Love this app. Will really help when they misspell a word because of its ability to correct them. Also appreciate how you can choose to not allow the profanity.

More than expected !! (5 stars)
Best english dictionary I have ever seen! Can't understand how this could be only 2 dollars!

Higher value for your $$ (5 stars)
Perfect casual reference resource for 8/16 GB iPhones. I love it. Has enough etymological information to abundantly reward your search. And when you're in the mood, Words of the Day keeps your vocabulary sharp! Buy it

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