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Dictionaries (50 programs)

  1. PROS: More than 350 000 words are currently listed. This database is updated on a regular basis.
    CONS: There is no free version of the Oxford Dictionary of English. 190.86 megabytes of free memory are required; quite hefty for a mobile phone dictionary.
  2. PROS: 400,000 entries. Search history. Excellent usability. Pronunciation help. Offline accessibility. Visual aids.
    CONS: Not all terms have images. Restricted viewing options. Lack of spelling suggestions.
  3. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Has over 230,000 definitions. Easy search. Includes technical words. Simple to use.
    CONS: No pronunciation guide. Interface is too simple. Doesn’t work sometimes.
  4. PROS: Hinkhoj Hindi-English Dictionary provides an offline option. Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 are also supported.
    CONS: Only 64-bit operating systems are supported by this dictionary. Some users have complained that this application takes a very long time to load.
  5. 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.
  6. PROS: Definitions from other Hindi dictionaries can be accessed. Users are provided with an offline mode. so wireless connections are not compulsory.
    CONS: This version is only available for personal computers. There is no pronunciation tool for synonyms and antonyms.
  7. 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.
  8. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Excellent search. Nice extras.
    CONS: Offers nothing more than the website.
  9. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
  10. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
  11. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Easy to use. Works with multiple FreeDict dictionaries. Built-in search capabilities. Lexicons for a range of languages.
    CONS: Not frequently updated. Interface looks old. Documentation page isn’t self-explanatory enough. Offline functionality may not always work seamlessly.
  12. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
  13. PROS: Many ways to use it: dictionary look-up, morphological search, etc. Very complete answers.
    CONS: A bit confusing to use. No help available.
  14. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Large number of languages supported. Free to download and use.
    CONS: Only compatible with Windows. No mobile app available.
  15. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows

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