WordBook (Universal) - English Dictionary and Thesaurus for iOS

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FEATURES that make WordBook stand out from other dictionary apps:- Professionally recorded pronunciation for every single entry - Word origin...

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 ==================================== 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: * "Mobile dictionary and thesaurus at my fingertips. Lightning fast. The random words of the day are a terrific bonus" - Dane Cook, The Daily* 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 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 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.