About
WordWeb Dictionary is an offline English dictionary and thesaurus with 285,000 words, 225,000 definitions, 70,000 usage examples, and 85,000 text pronunciations. It covers North American, British, Australian, and international English variants. The app offers fast searching with spelling suggestions, synonyms, related words, and intelligent word entry that suggests corrections as you type. Search features include alphabetical listing, sounds-like matching, pattern-matching with wildcards, and filtering by part of speech. No internet connection is required, and the app contains no advertisements. A separate version with 70,000 professionally recorded audio pronunciations is also available.
Highlights
- 285,000 words, phrases, and derived forms with 225,000 definitions
- 70,000 usage examples and 85,000 text pronunciations included
- Spelling suggestions and sounds-like matching as you type
- Search by part of speech, pattern matching with wildcards, and customizable filters
- Works completely offline with no internet connection required
- Cross-reference to Chambers and Oxford dictionary apps
Best for
Students, writers, and language learners who need fast access to definitions, synonyms, and usage examples without an internet connection. Useful for anyone checking spelling, exploring word variations across English dialects, or drilling down through related words in definitions.
At a glance
WordWeb Dictionary is rated 4.5 out of 5 from 181 ratings and is available on iOS and Android — all free to download.
It is developed by Antony Lewis.