LookUp: English dictionary
Learn a new word every day
$9.99
9.2.7for iPhone, iPad and more
9.5
440 Ratings
Squircle Apps LLP
Developer
67.8 MB
Size
May 29, 2014
Update Date
Education
Category
4+
Age Rating
Age Rating
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About LookUp: English dictionary
LookUp is an innovative English Dictionary app that combines a comprehensive English Dictionary with powerful vocabulary building tools. The app is perfect for English Learners and Word Enthusiasts who want to build their English Vocabulary.
1. Beautiful Word of the Day Illustrations ensure that you have fun while also creating a visual memory of the word you’re viewing, making the learning process faster than having to read large blocks of text.
2. LookUp Is a comprehensive English Dictionary powered by Oxford English Dictionary that includes support for Thesaurus, Audio Pronunciations, Example Sentences, Usage Notes, and Images.
3. Translations from English to more than 20 different languages* provide context rich information that ensure an easy learning process for non-native English Speakers.
4. The Learn Tab is a powerful vocabulary building tool that uses scientifically proven Spaced Repetition techniques to help users build vocabulary through interactive quizzes. The Learn Tab is ideal for Exam Prep for English Proficiency exams like TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, SAT, etc.
5. Native, State of the Art User Experience, LookUp’s design is award winning, easy to use and most importantly fun. LookUp supports latest technologies like Widgets, SharePlay, and Shortcuts, making it a state of the art Apple Platforms app.
Praise for LookUp:
App Store Editor’s Choice App
Webby Honoree (2021) in Education & Reference Apps Category
MacStories Update of the Year 2019
Webby Honoree (2017) for Best UX in Mobile Apps
Apple 20 Under 20 (2015)
"LookUp is far and away my favorite dictionary app I’ve used." - Macstories
"It doesn't feel like any other dictionary app for iPhone." - Beautiful Pixels
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*Translations Supported for: Hindi, Chinese, Arabic, Farsi, Marathi, Russian, Spanish, German, Italian, Greek, Portuguese, Hausa, Romanian, Indonesian, Georgian, Malay, Tajik, Turkmen, Tatar, Tok Pisin, Igbo, isiXhosa, isiZulu, Northern Sotho, Setswana, Yoruba
LookUp Requires Internet Connectivity to search for words.
1. Beautiful Word of the Day Illustrations ensure that you have fun while also creating a visual memory of the word you’re viewing, making the learning process faster than having to read large blocks of text.
2. LookUp Is a comprehensive English Dictionary powered by Oxford English Dictionary that includes support for Thesaurus, Audio Pronunciations, Example Sentences, Usage Notes, and Images.
3. Translations from English to more than 20 different languages* provide context rich information that ensure an easy learning process for non-native English Speakers.
4. The Learn Tab is a powerful vocabulary building tool that uses scientifically proven Spaced Repetition techniques to help users build vocabulary through interactive quizzes. The Learn Tab is ideal for Exam Prep for English Proficiency exams like TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, SAT, etc.
5. Native, State of the Art User Experience, LookUp’s design is award winning, easy to use and most importantly fun. LookUp supports latest technologies like Widgets, SharePlay, and Shortcuts, making it a state of the art Apple Platforms app.
Praise for LookUp:
App Store Editor’s Choice App
Webby Honoree (2021) in Education & Reference Apps Category
MacStories Update of the Year 2019
Webby Honoree (2017) for Best UX in Mobile Apps
Apple 20 Under 20 (2015)
"LookUp is far and away my favorite dictionary app I’ve used." - Macstories
"It doesn't feel like any other dictionary app for iPhone." - Beautiful Pixels
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*Translations Supported for: Hindi, Chinese, Arabic, Farsi, Marathi, Russian, Spanish, German, Italian, Greek, Portuguese, Hausa, Romanian, Indonesian, Georgian, Malay, Tajik, Turkmen, Tatar, Tok Pisin, Igbo, isiXhosa, isiZulu, Northern Sotho, Setswana, Yoruba
LookUp Requires Internet Connectivity to search for words.
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What's New in the Latest Version 9.2.7
Last updated on Apr 29, 2023
Old Versions
Updates to sidebar UI in iPadOS
Minor Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
Minor Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
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Version History
9.2.7
Apr 29, 2023
Updates to sidebar UI in iPadOS
Minor Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
Minor Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
9.2.6
Apr 25, 2023
Fixes issues with layout on larger iPhones
Fixes UI issues
Improvements to Hindi Translations
Fixes UI issues
Improvements to Hindi Translations
9.2.5
Apr 7, 2023
Updated the Search Results UI to better show Definitions
Fixed a bug where Word of the Day images would take up a lot of space
Fixed a bug where Word of the Day images would take up a lot of space
9.2.4
Mar 31, 2023
This version of LookUp contains updates to the iPadOS UI for Liked Words and Collections and improvements to keyboard based navigation.
9.2.3
Mar 31, 2023
This version of LookUp makes user interface updates to the Search and Collections Screen
9.2.2
Mar 30, 2023
This version updates includes UI fixes to the Search tab and Collections Tab
9.2.1
Mar 24, 2023
This version incudes UI improvements to the Collections screen.
9.2
Mar 2, 2023
This update to LookUp includes a redesigned Learn Tab, and an improved vocabulary building experience.
9.1
Oct 24, 2022
Introducing LookUp 9.1. This version of LookUp includes:
Reading Mode: Reading Mode enables a distraction free reading experience, allowing users to LookUp words quickly, whether they’re reading a physical book or reading online. It exposes key LookUp actions to the iPhone through Live Activities, so users can quickly access recently searched words, and functions such as Search and Scan Words through the device’s Lock Screen or Dynamic Island whenever they want.
To start using Reading Mode:
1. Launch LookUp on an iOS 16.1 and above iPhone
2. Tap on the Search Tab and then tap Reading Mode.
3. Pick the time you’d like to read for, and tap “Start Reading Mode”
*Reading Mode is only available on iPhones running iOS 16.1 and above
App Shortcuts: With App Shortcuts, Simply ask Siri for “Word of the Day for LookUp” or to “Get Similar Words using LookUp”. The new App Shortcuts enable users to access key actions from Siri, Spotlight and Shortcuts without any pre-setup. LookUp has also been updated with more powerful filter actions that make the experience even better when using LookUp’s actions in Shortcuts.
*App Shortcuts require iOS 16.1 and above
Added New Setting to “Activate Search on Tap” when activated, the Search Bar is assigned focus every time the user taps on the Search Tab
Reading Mode: Reading Mode enables a distraction free reading experience, allowing users to LookUp words quickly, whether they’re reading a physical book or reading online. It exposes key LookUp actions to the iPhone through Live Activities, so users can quickly access recently searched words, and functions such as Search and Scan Words through the device’s Lock Screen or Dynamic Island whenever they want.
To start using Reading Mode:
1. Launch LookUp on an iOS 16.1 and above iPhone
2. Tap on the Search Tab and then tap Reading Mode.
3. Pick the time you’d like to read for, and tap “Start Reading Mode”
*Reading Mode is only available on iPhones running iOS 16.1 and above
App Shortcuts: With App Shortcuts, Simply ask Siri for “Word of the Day for LookUp” or to “Get Similar Words using LookUp”. The new App Shortcuts enable users to access key actions from Siri, Spotlight and Shortcuts without any pre-setup. LookUp has also been updated with more powerful filter actions that make the experience even better when using LookUp’s actions in Shortcuts.
*App Shortcuts require iOS 16.1 and above
Added New Setting to “Activate Search on Tap” when activated, the Search Bar is assigned focus every time the user taps on the Search Tab
9
Sep 12, 2022
Introducing LookUp 9. This version of LookUp includes:
Sharing: New sharing controls make it easier for people to share words with friends, and with Shared with You on the latest version of iOS, the app surfaces words that your friends share with you, in an easy to access shelf in the Search tab.
Notes: Notes is a great tool to store quotations, personalised definitions (these could be in their own native language to better understand the context) and images that better explain the word to the people. It enables people to personalise the word in the way they want.
Lock Screen Widgets: LookUp offers a variety of Lock Screen widgets to customise the Lock Screen. These can be for glancing at the Word of the Day, quick actions such as Search, or show a user’s vocabulary building progress for a particular collection through the Learn Widget.
Lock Screen Widgets and Shared with You require iOS 16 or more.
Sharing: New sharing controls make it easier for people to share words with friends, and with Shared with You on the latest version of iOS, the app surfaces words that your friends share with you, in an easy to access shelf in the Search tab.
Notes: Notes is a great tool to store quotations, personalised definitions (these could be in their own native language to better understand the context) and images that better explain the word to the people. It enables people to personalise the word in the way they want.
Lock Screen Widgets: LookUp offers a variety of Lock Screen widgets to customise the Lock Screen. These can be for glancing at the Word of the Day, quick actions such as Search, or show a user’s vocabulary building progress for a particular collection through the Learn Widget.
Lock Screen Widgets and Shared with You require iOS 16 or more.
8.2
Jul 31, 2022
This update includes essential updates to LookUp, by adding support for certain inflections that weren’t previously available by default.
For example searching for “swimming” offers more detailed results than previously.
For example searching for “swimming” offers more detailed results than previously.
8.1.2
Apr 6, 2022
LookUp 8.1.2 introduces important bug fixes and improves the overall performance of the app.
Fixes an issue where the Word of the Day Widget would sometimes display an incomplete image.
Fixes an issue where sometimes the watch wouldn’t update the word of the day complication
Scroll Performance is better in the Word of the Day screen across all platforms.
Fixes a bug where renaming a new collection would sometimes fail to move the cursor position
Fixes a bug where the learn screen would sometimes erroneously display a collection available for “Learning Today”
Fixes a bug where Word of the Day notification would sometimes deliver the same word multiple times
Fixes an issue where the Word of the Day Widget would sometimes display an incomplete image.
Fixes an issue where sometimes the watch wouldn’t update the word of the day complication
Scroll Performance is better in the Word of the Day screen across all platforms.
Fixes a bug where renaming a new collection would sometimes fail to move the cursor position
Fixes a bug where the learn screen would sometimes erroneously display a collection available for “Learning Today”
Fixes a bug where Word of the Day notification would sometimes deliver the same word multiple times
8.1.1
Oct 26, 2021
Fixes an issue which incorrectly showed an AirPlay icon in the quizzes screen.
Introducing Learn Together: Users can now create peer learning sessions over FaceTime calls and learn words together. *
LookUp 8.1 also includes a number of bug fixes throughout the app.
* - The functionality of is only available on the latest version of iOS
Introducing Learn Together: Users can now create peer learning sessions over FaceTime calls and learn words together. *
LookUp 8.1 also includes a number of bug fixes throughout the app.
* - The functionality of is only available on the latest version of iOS
8.1
Oct 25, 2021
Introducing Learn Together: Users can now create peer learning sessions over FaceTime calls and learn words together. *
LookUp 8.1 also includes a number of bug fixes throughout the app.
* - The functionality of is only available on the latest version of iOS
LookUp 8.1 also includes a number of bug fixes throughout the app.
* - The functionality of is only available on the latest version of iOS
8.0.2
Oct 7, 2021
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
Fixes an issue on the iPad where the word of the day detail screen would show a portrait layout in landscape mode.
Fixes an issue on the iPad where the word of the day detail screen would show a portrait layout in landscape mode.
8.0.1
Oct 4, 2021
Fixes an issue where changing a layout from Sidebar to Tab Bar view on iPad would result in a minor screen flash
Fixes an issue where some collections wouldn't show up in Learn tab
Fixes an issue where streaks wouldn't update properly after completing a session
Improvements to the Learn Feature
Minor Bug fixes and Performance improvements throughout the app.
Fixes an issue where some collections wouldn't show up in Learn tab
Fixes an issue where streaks wouldn't update properly after completing a session
Improvements to the Learn Feature
Minor Bug fixes and Performance improvements throughout the app.
8
Sep 20, 2021
LookUp 8 Introduces brand new ways to build your vocabulary and organise your collections, making it a one of a kind, state of the art app for learner’s of the English language.
Introducing Learn: Learn uses scientifically proven methods to improve your vocabulary by organising learning sessions in a timely manner allowing for vocabulary building over time.
You can start learning words by tapping on the new Learn tab and picking a collection. As you start learning the words in the app, you’ll notice a progress bar move forward to indicate how far you’ve progressed in a collection to improve your vocabulary.
Learn each day to maintain your streak and improve your vocabulary in the process.
Personalise your collections with Symbols: Use symbols to personalise your collections even further. Symbols are a great way to distinguish your collections and offer further context.
Widgets: An improved and redesigned collections widget allowing you to see more relevant information in larger sizes.
Annotations: With the latest version of iPadOS users can now annotate their words by dragging a note from the bottom right edge of the screen.
Added Support for latest version of watchOS
This version of the app also includes UI and Performance Improvements across the board.
Introducing Learn: Learn uses scientifically proven methods to improve your vocabulary by organising learning sessions in a timely manner allowing for vocabulary building over time.
You can start learning words by tapping on the new Learn tab and picking a collection. As you start learning the words in the app, you’ll notice a progress bar move forward to indicate how far you’ve progressed in a collection to improve your vocabulary.
Learn each day to maintain your streak and improve your vocabulary in the process.
Personalise your collections with Symbols: Use symbols to personalise your collections even further. Symbols are a great way to distinguish your collections and offer further context.
Widgets: An improved and redesigned collections widget allowing you to see more relevant information in larger sizes.
Annotations: With the latest version of iPadOS users can now annotate their words by dragging a note from the bottom right edge of the screen.
Added Support for latest version of watchOS
This version of the app also includes UI and Performance Improvements across the board.
7.5.2
Jul 27, 2021
If you lost data during the migration process in the previous update: We've added a new "Restore Lost Data" button in Settings to recover any data lost during the migration process in the previous version of the app (LookUp 7.5). If your collections didn't show up after the migration process, please try using the Restore Lost Data setting to recover the data. (This should work without any issue if you didn't delete and reinstall the app after the update)
Fixes an issue where sometimes the watchOS Complication wouldn't update despite the app showing the new Word of the Day
Fixes an issue where sometimes the migration assist would fail to migrate legacy data.
Fixes an issue where sometimes the watchOS Complication wouldn't update despite the app showing the new Word of the Day
Fixes an issue where sometimes the migration assist would fail to migrate legacy data.
7.5.1
Jul 21, 2021
Added a Pronunciation button to the Contextual menus for words
Fixes an issue where some collections would fail to export as PDF
Fixes an issue where sometimes the Result Option Settings would fail to update.
Minor UI and Accessibility Improvements
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Introducing LookUp 7.5!
New Features:
New iPad UI: We’ve completely rethought the iPad UI with a new sidebar interface. The interface is a complete rethinking of how people use the app on iPad, with flatter navigation, drag and drop support to add words to different collections. It’s ideal for the big scree of the iPad.
Universal Purchase: LookUp is now a universal purchase on Apple platforms, if you use LookUp on iOS you can now download the app on the Mac App Store to start using it!
Export Collections: You can now export collections to a PDF file and share amongst your friends.
Sort Collections: You can now sort collections in any order you like, simply drag and drop a word to any position you want it to appear in, or just tap the sort button and pick from pre-defined sorting options.
Search Widget: The Search Widget allows you quick access to actions like “Search”, “Scan Words” and “Clipboard Search”.
More Results: Search results now include phrases and more detailed definitions across the app.
Do more with Shortcuts: The app now includes more Actions to provide even more flexibility in creating shortcuts. Check out the Take Quiz, Export as PDF, Find Collected Words actions in the shortcuts editor.
Better Sync: We’ve completely revamped the sync and data storage inside the app to work better across all platforms and different extensions of the app. *
Action Extension Improvements: You can now add new collections to the app right from the action extension.
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*You will be taken through a short migration step when you first launch the app, to carry over the data from the old system.
A word on Smile to Like: Smile to Like is unavailable in this update, but we'll bring it back soon with more exciting new features!
Fixes an issue where some collections would fail to export as PDF
Fixes an issue where sometimes the Result Option Settings would fail to update.
Minor UI and Accessibility Improvements
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Introducing LookUp 7.5!
New Features:
New iPad UI: We’ve completely rethought the iPad UI with a new sidebar interface. The interface is a complete rethinking of how people use the app on iPad, with flatter navigation, drag and drop support to add words to different collections. It’s ideal for the big scree of the iPad.
Universal Purchase: LookUp is now a universal purchase on Apple platforms, if you use LookUp on iOS you can now download the app on the Mac App Store to start using it!
Export Collections: You can now export collections to a PDF file and share amongst your friends.
Sort Collections: You can now sort collections in any order you like, simply drag and drop a word to any position you want it to appear in, or just tap the sort button and pick from pre-defined sorting options.
Search Widget: The Search Widget allows you quick access to actions like “Search”, “Scan Words” and “Clipboard Search”.
More Results: Search results now include phrases and more detailed definitions across the app.
Do more with Shortcuts: The app now includes more Actions to provide even more flexibility in creating shortcuts. Check out the Take Quiz, Export as PDF, Find Collected Words actions in the shortcuts editor.
Better Sync: We’ve completely revamped the sync and data storage inside the app to work better across all platforms and different extensions of the app. *
Action Extension Improvements: You can now add new collections to the app right from the action extension.
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*You will be taken through a short migration step when you first launch the app, to carry over the data from the old system.
A word on Smile to Like: Smile to Like is unavailable in this update, but we'll bring it back soon with more exciting new features!
7.5
Jul 19, 2021
Introducing LookUp 7.5!
New Features:
New iPad UI: We’ve completely rethought the iPad UI with a new sidebar interface. The interface is a complete rethinking of how people use the app on iPad, with flatter navigation, drag and drop support to add words to different collections. It’s ideal for the big scree of the iPad.
Universal Purchase: LookUp is now a universal purchase on Apple platforms, if you use LookUp on iOS you can now download the app on the Mac App Store to start using it!
Export Collections: You can now export collections to a PDF file and share amongst your friends.
Sort Collections: You can now sort collections in any order you like, simply drag and drop a word to any position you want it to appear in, or just tap the sort button and pick from pre-defined sorting options.
Search Widget: The Search Widget allows you quick access to actions like “Search”, “Scan Words” and “Clipboard Search”.
More Results: Search results now include phrases and more detailed definitions across the app.
Do more with Shortcuts: The app now includes more Actions to provide even more flexibility in creating shortcuts. Check out the Take Quiz, Export as PDF, Find Collected Words actions in the shortcuts editor.
Better Sync: We’ve completely revamped the sync and data storage inside the app to work better across all platforms and different extensions of the app. *
Action Extension Improvements: You can now add new collections to the app right from the action extension.
—
*You will be taken through a short migration step when you first launch the app, to carry over the data from the old system.
A word on Smile to Like: Smile to Like is unavailable in this update, but we'll bring it back soon with more exciting new features!
New Features:
New iPad UI: We’ve completely rethought the iPad UI with a new sidebar interface. The interface is a complete rethinking of how people use the app on iPad, with flatter navigation, drag and drop support to add words to different collections. It’s ideal for the big scree of the iPad.
Universal Purchase: LookUp is now a universal purchase on Apple platforms, if you use LookUp on iOS you can now download the app on the Mac App Store to start using it!
Export Collections: You can now export collections to a PDF file and share amongst your friends.
Sort Collections: You can now sort collections in any order you like, simply drag and drop a word to any position you want it to appear in, or just tap the sort button and pick from pre-defined sorting options.
Search Widget: The Search Widget allows you quick access to actions like “Search”, “Scan Words” and “Clipboard Search”.
More Results: Search results now include phrases and more detailed definitions across the app.
Do more with Shortcuts: The app now includes more Actions to provide even more flexibility in creating shortcuts. Check out the Take Quiz, Export as PDF, Find Collected Words actions in the shortcuts editor.
Better Sync: We’ve completely revamped the sync and data storage inside the app to work better across all platforms and different extensions of the app. *
Action Extension Improvements: You can now add new collections to the app right from the action extension.
—
*You will be taken through a short migration step when you first launch the app, to carry over the data from the old system.
A word on Smile to Like: Smile to Like is unavailable in this update, but we'll bring it back soon with more exciting new features!
7.0.8
Mar 3, 2021
Fixes an issue where the pronunciation would not play for some users.
7.0.7
Mar 2, 2021
Fixes an issue where the pronunciation would not play for some users.
7.0.6
Mar 1, 2021
Fixes an issue where the pronunciation would not play for some users.
7.0.5
Jan 13, 2021
Fixes an issue with Apple Watch Word of the Day updates.
Adds a setting to hide Clipboard Suggestions
Adds a setting to hide Clipboard Suggestions
7.0.4
Dec 16, 2020
Fixes an issue with the Watch App where sometimes the Word of the Day would fail to update reliably.
LookUp: English dictionary FAQ
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Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of LookUp: English dictionary.
iPhone
Requires iOS 15.4 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.4 or later.
Mac
Requires macOS 12.3 or later.
Apple Watch
Requires watchOS 8.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.4 or later.
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