The Free Dictionary brings together dictionaries, a thesaurus, specialized reference works, encyclopedias, literature references, and a search engine. Its app adds vocabulary tools including a word and idiom of the day, audio pronunciations, example sentences, etymologies, and word games. The app offers dictionaries in 13 other languages and translations from English into more than 40 languages. English dictionary and thesaurus content is available offline for free; offline dictionaries in other languages are Pro features. Users can save bookmarks and sync them across devices. The website and app are free, while the app includes ads and in-app purchases. Listed one-time purchases include a 5.99 USD ad-free upgrade and Dictionary Pro at 9.99 USD, which includes ad-free use, offline dictionaries, and translations. The service is available on Android, iOS, macOS, and the web. Developers can access it through API calls and are directed to contact Farlex for instructions. For help, the app listing points users to Feedback in Settings to email support.
Who it is for
It suits readers who want a broad reference library, vocabulary aids, translation lookup, or offline English dictionary and thesaurus access. Developers can also use API calls to access the service.
What is good
- Combines dictionaries, a thesaurus, and reference works.
- Includes audio pronunciations and example sentences.
- Offers translations from English into more than 40 languages.
- Free offline English dictionary and thesaurus content.
- Bookmarks can sync across devices.
What to know first
- The app includes ads and in-app purchases.
- Offline dictionaries in other languages require Pro.
- Apple's listing says some data may be used for tracking.
Verdict
The Free Dictionary combines reference content with vocabulary tools and offline English lookup. Readers who want other-language offline dictionaries should note that those are Pro features.
The Free Dictionary plans and pricing
All plansCompared on online dictionaries
- Free plan
- Yes
- Audio pronunciation
- Yes
- Usage examples
- Yes
- Translation lookup
- Yes
- Offline access
- Yes
- Mobile apps
- ios_android
- Languages covered
- 14
