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iPad

iPhone

About WordBook (Universal)

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

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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.

What's New in the Latest Version 5.2

Last updated on Nov 13, 2017

Old Versions

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Supports iOS 11 and iPhone X

Version History

5.2

Nov 13, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Supports iOS 11 and iPhone X

5.1

May 21, 2015

Fixed bug with anagram search not rendering results.

5.0

May 19, 2015

Added Apple Watch App

4.6

Oct 8, 2014

Enhanced for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

4.5.1

Oct 15, 2013

Improved stability

4.5

Oct 10, 2013

Updated for iOS 7.0
Added iCloud support
Universal app, runs both on iPhone and iPad

4.4.1

Oct 1, 2012

Many improvements for iOS 6.0

NOTES:

- WordBook does not require an internet connection except to view additional online contents or to download and play recorded pronunciation audios.
- WordBook includes entries of both American/British spellings. Definitions are written in American English.

4.4

Sep 19, 2012

- Added support for Retina display
- Many bug fixes

NOTES:

- WordBook does not required an internet connection except to view additional online contents or to download and play recorded pronunciation audios.
- WordBook includes entries of both American/British spellings. Definitions are written in American English.

4.3.5

Jan 11, 2011

- Thousands of word origin (etymology) updates
- Export/Import bookmarks/history word list via email
- Fast app switching for iOS 4.2

4.3

Jul 21, 2010

- Content updates
- New "Search the web" button in spelling suggestion balloon
- Remembered last puzzle solver search
- Built-in setting screen for all preferences

4.2.2

Apr 26, 2010

Fixes for the crashing when looking up certain words.

4.2.1

Apr 10, 2010

WordBook XL has been tuned up to work faster on iPad devices. This update also includes following new features:
- Integrated spell checker in search input
- Additional font style options (in WordBook Settings)
- Refresh button in Words of the day tab

4.2

Mar 31, 2010

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