Dictionaries (51 programs)

Oxford Dictionary of English
4.1
Paid
Comprehensive English Dictionary for Smartphones
License
Paid Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
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.
Dictionary
3.5
Free
Free Software for Wordsmiths
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.
Advanced English Dictionary
3.7
Free
Massive English dictionary focused on usability and discovery
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: 400,000 entries. Search history. Excellent usability. Pronunciation help.
CONS: Not all terms have images. You need to be able to spell the word you are after.
Madura English-Sinhala Dictionary
4.3
Free
A useful Sinhala-English dictionary
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.
Hinkhoj Hindi English Dictionary
4
Free
Hindi-to-English Dictionary for Windows 8 Operating Systems
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
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.
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.
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.
Advance Hindi Dictionary
3.9
Free
Advanced Hindi-English Dictionary for Personal Computers
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
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.
StarDict
3.3
Free
An Open-Source Dictionary App with Great Versatility
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.
Dictionary.com
3.5
Free
Dictionary.com on your Windows 8 PC!
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Excellent search. Nice extras.
CONS: Offers nothing more than the website.
Tagaini Jisho
3.3
Free
A Japanese Dictionary App That Would Help You Learn the Language
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Straightforward and clean layout. Performs tasks quickly without errors. Open-source. Reading training modes.
CONS: Non-English translations require work. Could crash when moving entries. Licensing problems could arise. Needs a 64-bit system.
LingoPad
3.8
Free
Customizable English-German dictionary
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
LingvoSoft FlashCards English-Bosnian
4.8
Trial version
Learn Bosnian words with this game pack
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Talking Dictionary
4
Free
The Talking Dictionary by RWF Software
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
Langenscheidt Expert-Dictionary English
3.5
Trial version
Translate English words into German words and vice versa
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Dictionary Pro
5
Paid
Comprehensive multilingual dictionary for personal computers and mobile devices
License
Paid Download
Language
Platform
windows
PROS: 14 different languages can currently be accessed in no time at all. A built-in encyclopedia provides an excellent additional resource.
CONS: There is currently no free version of Dictionary Pro. Some complain that not all language versions can be accessed.
English-French-English Slovoed Classic talking dictionary
3.8
Trial version
Translate English words into French words and vice versa
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
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.
LingvoSoft Dictionary 2006
2.8
Trial version
Easy-to-use bidirectional dictionary with convenient search options
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
windows