Chambers Dictionary 4+
Classic English reference
Antony Lewis
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- $19.99
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Description
Chambers is the single-volume international English dictionary with the widest coverage of all the riches of the English language. Clear, accurate and occasionally witty definitions, with the latest new words from science, technology and contemporary culture.
This 13th Edition reflects the changes in our language, with special attention paid to new words that have emerged, new uses of old words and the most up-to-date pronunciation. The 13th Edition includes over 260,000 distinct words, compounds, phrases and derived forms.
The intelligent word entry suggests possible correct spellings as you type, as well as listing words that sound the same or are often confused. Search features include:
- Alphabetical listing
- Spelling suggestions
- Sounds-like and often-confused
- Fast pattern-matching search (*, ?, vowel and consonant)
- Filter search results by noun, verb, adjective, adverbs
- Customize search options (case, derived forms, etc)
- Anagrams
There are also standard bookmark, recent word and random word features. No Internet connection is required, and it supports Split View and Slide over for use with other apps on iPad.
The Chambers Dictionary is treasured by word-lovers and crossword enthusiasts for its majestic coverage of English and its tradition of sneaking in a sprinkling of light-hearted definitions. Alone among the single-volume dictionaries, it preserves a rich stock of words from our literary heritage as well as covering all the latest developments in contemporary English.
Chambers Thesaurus is also available as a separate app, and can easily be cross-referenced from the dictionary. Our WordWeb, Chambers, Collins and Oxford dictionaries are also available separately for Windows and Mac desktop.
What’s New
Version 5.7
Minor fixes
Ratings and Reviews
It's the one you want
You know those times when you reach for that BIG dictionary, rather than just relying on Google's 'define:' or that free dictionary site/app? No need any more. Yeah, this app costs money, but look at how many books of any kind you could buy for that money - it's a bargain!
This is a seriously well executed application with an enormous database behind it, and it's all on the device so no network connection required. iPod Touch users take note! It's quick too. Quicker than using any paper dictionary. Your typing speed is the limiting factor.
This is an app I don't use all the time, but I get excited when it's needed. Look no further. Hit that Buy button now.
Update 2017 (above written in 2011):
It's still a go-to app on my second home screen. Regarding the reviewer who can't spell, this app DOES offer both spelling suggestions and homonyms during lookup. If you're totally useless at spelling there's probably no use owning a dictionary – try the education category.
hasbeen
This dictionary with all the wonders of technology suffers from the classic dictionary complaint! "how can i find the word, if i don't know how to spell it"
I use the net because a search engine offers some alternative suggestions to what you are trying to enter in the search.
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Information
- Seller
- Antony Lewis
- Size
- 60.6 MB
- Category
- Reference
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
- Apple Vision
- Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
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English
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © WordWeb Software
- Price
- $19.99
Supports
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Family Sharing
Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.