Longman Dictionary of English 7.4.4

The new edition of the best-selling Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English is a comprehensive vocabulary and grammar resource that offers a wealth of features to enhance your English learning experience.

• Support for iOS7 to iOS9.
• Compatible with new generation iPads, iPhones, and iPods.

The Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English (6th Edition) © 2015 takes your English skills to the next level with its integrated Grammar, Thesaurus, and Collocations Dictionary. Whether you need assistance with vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation or writing, this dictionary has got you covered. With over a hundred thousand examples of natural English usage, you will get a better understanding of words in context and how they are truly employed.

This learner's dictionary boasts an extensive lexicon of 230,000 words, phrases, and meanings - more than any other dictionary on the market. Furthermore, the definitions are written using the Longman Defining Vocabulary, a carefully selected list of 2,000 words. This ensures that the definitions are easy to comprehend and eliminates unnecessary complexity.

Building your vocabulary is made easier with frequency information on the most common words. The Longman Communication 9000 highlights these words so you can prioritize learning them. Additionally, words from the Academic Word List are also emphasized to aid you in your academic pursuits.

When it comes to writing and speaking fluently, the integrated Collocations Dictionary assists by providing over 65,000 word combinations. By using the correct words together, you can sound more natural and avoid common mistakes. For those seeking alternatives to overused vocabulary, the Thesaurus offers more than 18,000 synonyms, antonyms, and related words. These high-level alternatives will elevate your writing style. Register Notes detailing the differences between spoken and written English enrich your skills, helping you express yourself with precision.

As for grammar, this dictionary helps you avoid common errors and offers guidance on grammar patterns and the correct use of tenses. Your pronunciation will also improve, thanks to audio pronunciations of all headwords in both British and American English. Moreover, the example sentences can be listened to in either British or American English through external links.

The Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English is not just a mobile app; it is the most extensive English resource available on any mobile platform. With its extensive features, it is an essential tool for learners seeking to improve their English language skills.

Features of the application include:

• Full content of the print dictionary
• Additional collocations, synonyms, and word origins
• Guide on how to use the dictionary
• Search using wildcards and suggested words
• Predictive text in search for spelling assistance
• Search for idioms and phrasal verbs
• Search history to easily find recently searched words
• Support for search from within other compatible apps on your device
• Universal app compatible with iPod, iPhone, and iPad
• Fully detailed color Retina Display images
• Bookmark your favorite words
• Copy words and text to clipboard
• Word-of-the-Day notifications
• New design and improved navigation
• Adjustable font scaling to support visually impaired users
• Saved bookmarks will be updated in a forthcoming release

This ultimate learner's resource of the English language can be accessed anytime, anywhere. It is a reliable companion for any English learner.

© Pearson Education Limited 2009, 2015. Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, Sixth Edition (LDOCE6)