Dictionary - Merriam-Webster

Anton Ross

I downloaded the top few dictionary apps, turned off all wifi/data and launched them all for the first time. This one works offline (even the games; however, the pronunciation audio clips require an online connection), links to synonymous and antonymous words work effortlessly, and the app doesn't require you to register to use it (*ahem oxford*). Overall, I'd say this one is currently miles better than the rest. I will say, the ads popping up every now and then are a bit of a nuisance though.

Jerry Hammand

Not as good as it used to be. You used to simply tap on the microphone icon, speak the word, and the word would pop up, correctly spelled along with it's definition. No more !!! Sad I thought it was something I did wrong, but in speaking to several other people, they experienced the same reductions in functionality.

Arlene Freiberg

When I press the speaker icon to hear the word being pronounced nothing happens. I have to tap it several times before it eventually works. Maybe it needs time to "warm up" 05/08/22 Now when I press the button to hear the spoken word I get the last part of the word. The first syllable is not heard. I have to hit it 3-4 times before I hear the full word. Sent an email. Let's see if I hear back. Otherwise, I'll just uninstall and find another dictionary.

Kelly Tobin

Living with limited dexterity, I find it extremely frustrating that accidentally tapping words, even those not underlined, immediately refreshes the page to a new definition. So, in the gratifying process of expanding my vocabulary, I suddenly find myself looking at the definition of an article or a preposition, for ex. I would pay to use the app apart from a glitchy behavior that renders the app inaccessible to me. My touchscreen sensitivity settings are otherwise appropriate.

Billy Glenn

I have a suggestion. Make the app significantly larger by allowing a string of searches. If im on a page and see a word in my definition that i dont know, i can use the feature of instantly seeing the definition by tapping the word. But i need to return to the previous word quickly to reference the second definition to the first. Otherwise im very satisfied.

Angel

Very helpful and easy to use. Also love the games they make learning fun, I'm a little addicted. Great for kids, my 12 year old will play with me (a feat in it's self lol). The only thing I think could make it better is if we could have the ability to add a second player to the games. There is something about some healthy competition that can help teenagers engage more. At least in my house. 🤪 Also I feel that it helps with keeping a sharp mind.

Alexander Cantrell

This is a great useful app created by America's leading dictionary, oss. Thing is I am used to Merriam-Webster as it is what I grew up with, why on earth does a dictionary need ads? If you want to make a bit of money, which is the point of anything, then have a first time purchase, then you have a straight dictionary, and as you update editions, then you in app purchase the new edition for whatever amount of money. Making it optional. I dont need underwear ads while searching for definitions

Enigmatic Sigmatic

I'm taking off a star because I just searched something in the app, it said "word not found," and then when I asked Google to define it, the top result was the Merriam-Webster site! How many terms are on the website and not the app?! Also, it's disappointing that you can't sort your saved words into folders. I wish the word games had more variety because everything starts to repeat after a few minutes of playing, especially with the "name that thing" game.

Conrad Smith

The app is great. MW continues to stand as one of the best, most trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses out there. However, don't bother subscribing to the ad-free version. It last about a day, and then the siege is on: a salvo of banner ads and pop-ups interrupt the experience. Disappointing.