Five New Merriam-Webster Dictionary Apps Serve More Specific Fields
On July 12, Paragon Software Group, a leading software developer for mobile devices and desktop computers announced the release of five reference classics from Merriam-Webster as applications for Android and iOS devices.
The five dictionary apps cater to users of different backgrounds who search for different helps and services. For example, there are dictionaries for advanced English learners as well as for law practitioners.
Screenshots from Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
Screenshots from Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's English Dictionary ($24.95)
Merriam-Webster’s Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary is the most reliable dictionary available for English language learners from the leading reference publisher in the U.S.
• 100,000 words and phrases cover both U.S. and British English and their differences
• 160,000 usage examples show how words are used
• More than 22,000 idioms, verbal collocations and commonly used phrases
Merriam-Webster’s Essential Learner’s English Dictionary ($19.95)
Merriam-Webster’s Essential Learner’s English Dictionary is an indispensable guide to the words every English language learner needs to know.
• 54,000 words and phrases cover both U.S. and British English and their differences
• 78,000 usage examples show how words are used
• More than 15,000 idioms, verbal collocations, and commonly used phrases
Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Thesaurus ($19.95)
Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Thesaurus is an indispensable guide to finding the right word every time.
• More than 275,000 word choices, examples, and explanations
• Concise definitions pinpoint the meaning shared by synonyms
• Usage examples for each of its synonyms
• Includes related words, idiomatic phrases, near antonyms, and antonyms
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law ($ 19.95)
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law is a comprehensive guide to the language of law for everyone from homeowners to legal professionals.
• More than 10,000 legal words and phrases
• Updated entries come from recent events, from the financial meltdown to the growth of the Internet
• Example phrases and quotations
• Helpful information on cases, laws, and agencies
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms ($24.95)
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms is a convenient, in-depth guide to choosing words precisely.
• 4,800 entries with clear explanations show the distinctions between synonyms
• Example phrases for each synonym demonstrate the ways words are used
• Includes antonyms, contrasted words, and part-of-speech labels
Android Application Features:
- Audio pronunciations recorded by native speakers.
- Word of the Day gives you a random dictionary definition daily.
- Enhanced customization options allow you to choose background color, and enlarge or reduce font size for your comfort.
- New input methods make dictionary use more convenient than ever. Search by voice with Google Voice recognition service, take a picture of text and translate it with Google Goggles, or enter the word with your own handwriting using Paragon's PenReader handwriting recognition software.
- Wildcard Search if you are unsure of the exact word spelling. Use “?” and “*” symbols to replace the missing letters.
- No Internet connection required – no roaming or data charges incurred with dictionary use!
iOS Application Features:
- No Internet connection required: simply download the dictionary once and use it on you iPhone/iPad/iPod touch without any additional expenses.
- Hyperlinks between articles and directions.
- Search History for the last 100 entries.
- You can clear your search history.
- List of similar words in case of misspelling.
- Wildcard Search if you are unsure of the exact word spelling. Use “?” and “*” symbols to replace the missing letters.
- Landscape mode support.
- iPad support.
Compatibility:
Android version 1.5 and higher. iPhone and iPad.
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Xiaomeng Li earned her Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, with Honors in Mass Communication and Fine Arts at Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA. She is now a Master of Arts candidate for New Arts Journalism program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Born in Wuhan, China, Li came to the United States in 2007. Her passion lies in popular culture, cross-cultural communication, and the relationship between the Chinese government, mass media and the civil society. Li is also an aspiring photographer who likes portraiture and the traditional darkroom experience.