American Dictionary

4 Best Apps to Strengthen Your Vocabulary

It is a common misconception that native English speakers do not need to improve their English skills. Almost every day new words find their place in dictionaries. In addition to that English uses words and phrases from other languages. Thus, even for a native it is very important to strengthen vocabulary. How do you think you can expand your vocabulary? The best way is to use the right dictionary app. Given below is a list of smartphone applications that can help you to improve your vocabulary skills:

  • Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary: Merriam-Webster has been a popular name with students for years. The app comprises 225,000 definitions and audio pronunciations. The best part of using this app is that once a user downloads the app, she/he does not need internet connectivity to use the application. You can access the meanings of the words wherever you are. The app supports hyperlinks and search history.
  • Dictionary.com: It is a great application that comprises more than a million words and definitions. In addition to that, there are over 90,000 antonyms and synonyms. However, with so much, the app is slow to download on a Wi-Fi connection. However, once downloaded, it runs smoothly and there is no noticeable lag. The app contains features like example sentences, homonyms, phonetics, and a customizable dictionary.
  • Dictionary! This dictionary application has been developed by Catlin Software LLC. It has more than 200, 000 definitions and an advanced spell check feature. This application is free to use and provides long, detailed definitions. With it you can enjoy ad free searching.
  • Longman Advanced American Dictionary: This application features almost everything that you’d expect in the conventional dictionary of the same name. However, there are two versions of the application – with and without audio. Which one to choose? You need to decide depending on the storage space of your iPhone or iPad.

There are more dictionary applications in the market that can help you to strengthen your vocabulary. And more similar apps are coming soon in the market that will help you to expand your vocabulary.