Dictionary.com: English Words
Free Dictionary, Thesaurus, Synonyms, Spelling, Vocab, Quizzes, Word Puzzles
Total ratings
4.61
(Rating count:
980,164)Review summary
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Has been a reliable resource for definitions and synonyms for many years.
- Offers a word of the day feature that some users enjoy.
- Comprehensive and familiar interface for long-time users.
Cons
- Many users experience issues with the app returning 'No results found' for valid words.
- Notifications for word of the day are not functioning for numerous users.
- The app has not received updates for an extended period, leading to glitches and bugs.
- Some users feel the app is becoming too commercial and are unhappy with a shift towards microtransactions.
Most mentioned
- App crashes and performance issues like slow loading times.
- Failure to retain favorite or previously saved words.
- Problems with notifications, especially for word of the day.
- Users feel compelled to uninstall and reinstall the app due to persistent issues.
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2.30
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| Date | Author | Rating | Comment |
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| 2024-11-17 |  | | I've had this app for years and usually rely on it to look up definitions and synonyms. Lately, when I look up words, the app says, "No results found," even when the words are spelled correctly and can easily be found using Google. I was attempting to turn on word of the day notifications, but the app says that my notifications have been disabled. Even after I turned them on, I am still getting an error message. I also think the words of the day are too simple. Searching for another app to use!! |
| 2024-11-16 |  | | So, I have never had problems with this app until now. It takes forever to load AND keeps getting interrupted by some ad (I presume) that doesn't open but won't close via X. So, I have to get out of the app completely, then open back up & wait...& wait...& wait. What gives? Thanks. |
| 2024-10-04 |  | | This app used to be good & was my favorite dictionary for a long time. Now doesn't even receive frequent updates anymore & hasn't been updated in a while. Crashes on numerous occasions. Takes longer than normal to load at times. How can you be a good app when you no longer receive the updates that it requires for you to be competitive. Please update so I can reinstall... |
| 2024-08-25 |  | | I used to love this app and have used it for years as I like to learn new words. I even purchased all of the extra content. Recently the app has become either unusable (unable to get definitions - seems to be resolved) or annoying. I have some issues with the UX, but at least I can get definitions again. Download the offline dictionary if you have the space. |
| 2024-08-24 |  | | I've not been able to receive notifications from your app for 1.5 years, after an update you provided. I've used this app for 8 yrs no problem, notifs were always on, & after that update stopped. My phone settings haven't changed, nothing blocked, firewalled, or modes turning them off. I've un/re-installed the app. Please fix this issue. |
| 2024-08-21 |  | | Having used the website for years on years, having this app on my phone was an obvious no-brainer. Familiar, comprehensive, dependable. SIKE! This app is the ultimate bait and switch. Just a few days ago marked 1 YEAR since an update has been released. Not weeks. Not month(s). YEAR. Probably why it's so glitchy. It's crawling with bugs that have been neglected to infestation. I guess I expected more due to brand-loyalty bias or sth idk |
| 2024-08-16 |  | | Because this app can be launched via the context menu in another app, I should be able to go back to the previous app I was using the native back function. I cannot express how much I loathe apps like this, where you basically hit a sand trap as soon as you open them. They hijack the app you were in and make it nearly impossible to get back to where you were in the previous app, which is infuriating because it means you risk losing unsaved content you might have been working on in another app. |
| 2024-08-15 |  | | The App no longer saves my favorite words. I tried all the remedies of which I can think to no avail. I cleared the cache, but that didn't work. I even deleted and reinstalled the app - it didn't work. Even worse, when reinstalled the app, I paid $3 to remove the adds and to get full access. I was duped. (When I first reinstalled the App, the words saved; however, when I logged into my amount, the words no longer saved.) Please fix it! |
| 2024-08-12 |  | | Like many others, my app had stopped working. I uninstalled and reinstalled it, and that fixed it, BUT, that stripped the app back to the free version. I paid for this app years ago, but it seems that doesn't count and I have to now spend quite a bit more money to unlock features that once came standard with ONE purchase. I've tried restoring purchases, but I fear they've forced us all into their new microtransaction model. I used this app daily, but I refuse to pay again. |
| 2024-08-10 |  | | I want to rate this a 5, but I just can't.... right now. I am not able to write a word and get a definition. Not even for the word 'sad'. The error message says, "No results found for sad." Please help me get back up to 5! Update: Not sure if it was the uninstall/install, force stop, or rebooting my phone (all several times), but I can not successfully use the app. My revised rating is 5. YAY! |
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