Dictionaries (51 programs)

OnTranslator
3.8
Free
A free program for Windows, by OnTranslator.
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Dixio Desktop Classic
3.8
Free
Define and translate words in one click
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Look up several dictionaries at the same time. Works with documents and web pages. Customizable keyboard shortcuts to enable it.
CONS: Only supports two languages (besides English).
Lingoversity
3
Free
Learn languages with your vocabulary trainer
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Can be adapted to several different languages. Customizable with downloadable glossaries. Includes support for online dictionaries and personal notes.
CONS: No material included as a starter. Downloaded glossaries must match program's language settings.
Dictionary.NET
3.3
Free
Handy desktop dictionary powered by Google Translator
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Support for many languages, in any combination. Can be opened automatically with keyboard or mouse shortcuts. Translate text by selecting it with your mouse.
CONS: No perfect results (as with any automatic translator). Automatic language detection doesn't work properly.
Ultimate Dictionary
3.6
Free
More than 30 dictionaries in a single application
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Large variety of dictionaries. Special "scan" mode to translate words under the mouse. Fast searching.
CONS: Large installation file. You can't add new dictionaries.
Fora
3.5
Free
The perfect web browser for translators and language students
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Support for different types of dictionary. Great for professional translators and language students. Features dictionary manager with support for user profiles.
CONS: Basic browser functionalities. Not recommended to use as main browser.
LearnWords
4.1
Trial version
Learn foreign words in an entertaining way
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Exercise memory and foreign vocabulary. Listen to the correct pronunciation of a word.
CONS: Very basic interface. No advanced game or sentence construction.
Diogenes
3.2
Free
Translate words and expressions from classical Latin and Greek
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Many ways to use it: dictionary look-up, morphological search, etc. Very complete answers.
CONS: A bit confusing to use. No help available.
WordWeb
3.9
Free
Free English thesaurus and dictionary
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Quick access via hotkeys and system tray. All the English locales. Works with rich online dictionary. Show pronunciation, usage and vulgar words.
CONS: Not tied to a World-acclaimed dictionary.
Dictionary Organizer Deluxe
1.4
Trial version
Create dictionaries and glossaries
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Good help files. Can password protect.
CONS: Ugly interface. Uncomfortable to use.
VocabGrapher
5
Trial version
Innovative graphic-based dictionary and thesaurus
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
LingoPad
3.8
Free
Customizable English-German dictionary
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
MonkeyKing Chinese
4.9
Trial version
Get your foot on the ladder to learning Chinese
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Ultralingua English Dictionary of Definitions
3.3
Trial version
A very complete dictionary of the English language
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
TheSage English Dictionary
3.9
Free
Complete dictionary and multifaced thesaurus of English
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
TheSage English Dictionary and Thesaurus
4.1
Free
Complete dictionary and multifaceted thesaurus of the English language
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary 2008 German-Spanish
3.9
Trial version
Powerful bidirectional dictionary with voice synthesizer
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
LingvoSoft Dictionary 2006
2.8
Trial version
Easy-to-use bidirectional dictionary with convenient search options
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Teachmaster
3.5
Free
Excellent free vocabulary builder
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Study diary. View statistics. Import/export. Add audio files.
CONS: Help is online only. Not very attractive.
LingvoSoft FlashCards English-Bulgarian
4.8
Trial version
Learn Bulgarian vocabulary with this game
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
windows