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Love this appI stumbled across the Word of the Day a few years ago, and was getting it in my email every morning. I word share it on social media every day. But then it stopped coming. Seriously, MW, what’s up with that? I checked my spam folder, I tried unsubscribing and then subscribing again, but nothing. It just would not send. (I know...this doesn’t really seem like a 5 star review, does it? Stay with me, it gets better. 😂) But finally it dawned on me that I was using the website a lot to look up words, either in the dictionary or the thesaurus, and that I should just look for the app. Hey, I’m 62 and a little slow with technology, OK? I love the app, and I use every day...usually several times a day. I look up meanings of unfamiliar words, of course. But I use the thesaurus a lot. When I am writing an email, or text, or posting on social media I frequently find myself searching my brain for a word that I know is perfect for the context, but my brain just can’t seem to grab onto. (Old and slow, remember?) I go to the thesaurus and start putting in words that are similar, but not quite what I’m looking for. Most of the time, I find the word I want. Occasionally I don’t, but I do find an acceptable substitute. I still check out the WOD, and share it on social media. And I am absolutely LOVING the way they subtly (and sometimes not so subtly) throw shade at the current President and administration. It’s a master class in shade throwing. 😎😂.CiaddictVersion: 4.6

Great, and Helpful, AppI’m still in school, so something like a portable dictionary can be really handy. Though I don’t pay for the premium so I can’t look up everything(especially names) it’s still extremely helpful. Sometimes I hear this strange word on TV or see it in a novel I’m reading and wonder what it is. Sometimes I’m doing school and something asks for the exact definition of a word. Instead it trooping to my basement and flipping for ages through gigantic, long, make your eyes bleed pages, I turn to my phone charging behind me and switch on this app. I’m also a small time writer, so the thesaurus is REALLY helpful when looking for that just right word to fit your story and writing style. I also love the quizzes-they’re really unique and honestly do teach me words. It’s a little tempting slice of the Quissitive app. I can’t wait until next week’s comes out. This also very easy to navigate, and everything is clear and concise-so if your not sure you want to use some electronic confusing dictionary, never mind that. Webster is just a few clicks and you’re to your definitions, and one more easy to see button will lead you to the thesaurus. Making an account is easy too! Great app overall; It’s helped me a ton through school, writing, and my endeavors to increase my vocabulary. Thanks, Merriam Webster! No complaints here on my part..Games for Life!Version: 5.0.5

Great addition to phone!This has always been my number one dictionary to pick up first and the one I always referred to when expanding my vocabulary and to aid my understanding of the different meanings of a word based on the context it’s used in. I remember when I was a little kid I would just pick up a dictionary (especially Merriam-Webster), sit down, and start reading through it randomly learning new words. Now with this App on my phone I do like the idea of having a dictionary with me everywhere I go, that I can literally carry around with me in my pocket. Whenever I bring it up to check something I don’t even have to turn a single page to find the word I’m looking up. I guess I just appreciate the multitude of uses that technology brings us, the fact that I already appreciated the physical book itself before smartphones even existed and that I just like everyone else had to remember and or write down everyone’s landline number has something to do with it too. This App is definitely useful to have, and it has come in-handy for me on numerous occasions. So far for me it has been working smoothly, no glitches or anything. I absolutely recommend this app if your looking for a good reputable dictionary to have as a part of your phone’s abilities..Best Apple InLaXVersion: 4.6.6

Best Word of the Day App + Fun GamesI used to read constantly in my youth and into my twenties but it’s so difficult to find ample time to physically crack open a book these days and read the amount of content that satisfies me, so I started listening to more audiobooks to keep up with my “reading” while performing menial tasks like washing dishes and cleaning floors/etc. But I have to admit my vocabulary unfortunately seems to be paying the price for this convenience! But the WOTD calendar and word games help to continue the expansion of my vocabulary, and while sometimes they are words I already know they are usually words that can be used in writing and sometimes even every day conversation, and it’s nice to be reminded of those fleeting words that aren’t quite seared into memory. There are so many WOTD calendars/apps that seem to think finding the most useless, nonsensical and out of date words in the English language is some great accomplishment, but it’s a waste of everyone’s time in my opinion. The point is to expand the vocabulary of words still in use, or words that at least have an interesting backstory... and Merriam Webster does just that in my opinion. Check out the games as well, fun and educational for all levels of proficiency!.XmasYvonneVersion: 4.3.2

It can challenge meI have an excellent vocabulary proven by many tests and games of this type. In one hour (while paying attention to the news) I played all three games and reached the top competency of all three as well as trying to score no mistakes in the least amount of time. I have had smart phones since they have been available and have resisted until now playing any without someone (my sister, usually) trying to talk me into it. The Mirriam Webster app games broke through my resistance. Even the “beyond difficulty” level is not impossibly difficult, but there are words and pictures (What is This?) and the True and False questions that I don’t know. That is where my fun comes from - learning something I hadn’t previously known. I also learned that some of the questions have rather nit-picky answers. Some of the questions require somewhat closer reading than I gave, sacrificing the closer reading for the sake of speedy answers. But, it is only a game played for my own amusement. I am not going to get my knickers in a twist if I am not perfect. Didn’t Watson prove superior to any human competitors? Isn’t that the point of AI? Scary, but true! Lizzibet.Betsy from SalemVersion: 4.3.1

Premium App vs Subscription?Great dictionary app! However, Merriam does not make clear the difference between the Premium app (one time payment of $4.99) and the Original app with a yearly subscription ($2.99/year and $5.99/year). The premium app lists all of it’s features in the App Store, but the Original (free) app says you pay $2.99 for removal of ads and $5.99 for “additional features”. There is no information about this on there website either, so how is a consumer supposed to decide on which to purchase? Will the Premium app eventually be phased out for just the subscription model? I purchased the $5.99 subscription before I knew about the Premium app. I remember there being information on the features before purchase. But now that I’ve purchased it, the section with the features has disappeared. I wasn’t aware of a one time payment premium app, so now I want to compare and see if I’m getting my money’s worth. This information needs to be readily available and in plain sight. Can someone from Merriam please respond with this information? I email you but got and auto response saying “ Due to the volume of correspondence we receive, we unfortunately cannot personally respond to each message” and the generic info included in that email did not answer my question. Otherwise great app. Best dictionary for Americans..Atreyu20Version: 5.0.3

Great Dictionary but games are horribly flawedI love this app. It’s easy to use and a great dictionary. But the word games available on the app have one serious, obvious flaw. The games are fun and I enjoy playing them. There are different levels of difficulty and you have to earn a certain number of points in order to advance to the next level. The number of points required to advance to the next level is ridiculous. For instance, in one of their vocabulary games you must earn 2,800 points to advance from the light difficulty to medium. You get 10 questions to reach this number, with a randomized mixture of questions worth different points. Of the many questions that I have received, I’ve only identified 3 different point questions. 100, 200, and 300. I often get mostly 100 point questions, some 200 point questions, and one or two 300 point questions. Some simple math points out a grave oversight. Even if I answer all of the questions correctly, I would need a lot of 300 point questions to make reaching the next level possible. Since the type of questions seem randomized and have never added up to equal 2,800, how am I supposed to advance? If there’s nothing that I’m missing, whoever designed the games lacked some essential logic..Misty CypressVersion: 5.7.0

Simply the best!I’m an unusual person who loves to read the dictionary for fun. I blame both my father who was an incredible wordsmith (and who made up games to encourage my sibs and me to expand and then use our new vocabularies) and my 4th grade teacher who taught us to love not only learning new vocabulary words but to look at how a word is put together (prefixes, suffixes, root words) and to become word detectives by looking for certain characteristics that would give away the national origin of the word. I’m also an avid reader who underlines any word I don’t know and then writes the definition in the margin of the page the word is on. Through the years I’ve tried using a variety of different dictionaries, but the one that I trust most is Merriam-Webster. It gives me the most complete information that I need about pronunciation(s), definitions, word origin (one of my favorite bits) plus synonyms, antonyms, and proper usage of the word. The games are great fun and keep me on my toes, so to speak, helping me sharpen my skills and add new words to my vocabulary. No other dictionary does so much and does it so well! Many thanks..Gamba GirlVersion: 5.0.2

Great app!!A+ on the app. Easy search for dictionary and/or thesaurus, even offline! Also includes online audio pronunciation. Favorite words and view your recent searches. I especially enjoy the Word of the Day and the quizzes. It even gives a new weekly quiz each week. (Internet access necessary to receive Word of the Day and weekly quizzes, then they are available offline.) I never paid for anything and have never gotten ads. Like most apps it has bugs... particularly a problem with the search bar dropping down from the top of the screen. This is especially annoying when you're trying to play a quiz game and it covers the countdown time and score. It simply does this randomly. Hopefully they will fix this issue soon. Also there are no back arrows. If you're wondering how to go back... just swipe away from the left edge of the screen. The same method can be used for moving forward to a previous screen (after going back). Simply swipe away from the right side. Why are you waiting? Download now and enjoy!!.AlthnamesitryRtkenVersion: 4.51

Sigh... Well, I’m warming to it.This is a review of Version 4.3. Used to love it, now I hate it. It’s really pretty, but the print is so small and dim I can’t read it. I never had any problems with the previous version. Now it’s worthless to me. Guess I’ll try to reload the old iPad-only app. Update (and up to three stars from two): Okay, I just discovered you can "pinch" to enlarge the font, but then it doesn’t fit the screen and you have to slide it back and forth to read little bits of the entry at a time. It would be much better if, when resizing, the text would wrap around to fit the visible dimensions of the screen. Update 2 (up to four stars): Okay, I’m warming up to it. Another reviewer mentioned that they wished you could "back-arrow" to return to the home screen. I’ll admit that annoyed me as well, but the developer's response (swipe from the left side of the screen) solved that problem for me. And I like how you can now go back several days in case you missed the "Word of the Day." Still hope they fix the font size issue though..Connie D2Version: 4.3

This app greatly fills my needsI love being able to carry a dictionary with me everywhere I go, and it is still mostly accessible offline, I always come across words and I know what they mean but not really and looking them up is very important and beneficial for me especially when reading the Bible, I come across a world and don’t full understand what’s trying to be translated and it helps to stop and look it up, or I come across words online and to stop and look them up is very convenient, and the app is simple to use and add supported there is a version where you pay and get more but so far I have access to every word I’ve looked up it even has a button and a voice will say the word which is nice, and there are some word games you can play but I don’t. I haven’t had other dictionary apps this is all I e needed so far as f I ever don’t find what I need here I wind up googling a word and that is a good substitute but not always an option.11-1-21coleVersion: 5.6.5

I can finally use a word in MY PERSONAL VOCABULARYI love using this app...I always need a dictionary to look up descriptions...a small amount of big words are not used in MY dictionary due to my uncertainty of the correct use or meaning...there are of course many more uses of this app, but what I use it for, is to build my vocabulary...AND LEARN...every time I look up a word in this dictionary, I cant seem to do under 10 minutes...at least...lol...due to where each word takes me...once the word is opened, you can tap on any number of other words in describing that such word...by doing this, I am learning their description, their origins, their uses and their most amazing history in some cases...I love this app...the only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because if u misspell the word in the end, you don’t get anymore options for the word your looking for and/or if you use the wrong vowel and can’t figure it out, it’s a bust...if the can find a way to give you options of different ways to spelling what u might be looking for, then you’d get 5 ⭐️!, BUT GREAT APPLICATION AND DICTIONARY...IVE ALWAYS LOVED WEBSTERS DICTIONARIES!...thank you AmyB.Amos139Version: 4.3

Ads aren’t badThis is a great dictionary/thesaurus app that is very easy and quick to use. I’ve seen several reviews complaining about ads, but they really aren’t that bad. There’s usually a little one across the bottom, but it isn’t distracting. Also if you search another word for the second time during when you have the app open, it might pull up a still ad, but you can click the x immediately and get back to the dictionary. That’s all the ads it has. Not bad, especially if you just look up one or two words every once in a while. P.S. when I first got this app I had a little trouble finding the thesaurus, as there’s no obvious button to switch to it. Here’s how you get to it: when you click the search bar, the option pops up to search dictionary or thesaurus right below it. (Obviously you shouldn’t have the same problem if you use the dictionary first, but if you try to look for the thesaurus first, that’s how you do it.).Littlejimmy87Version: 4.6

Burtart1Being bilingual is a privilege. However being able to speak Spanish and English, the two most frequently used languages in the world today can also be challenging. Especially when you have grown and live in multicultural society. Speaking or writing both languages correctly is very important if you want to have good and clear communication. A decade ago one would need time and plenty of space to accommodate books, notes and a couple of dictionaries on ones desk to read, write and check your spelling. Correct pronunciation was a challenge by itself. Merriam Webster simplified it all with this app. Especially when the iPhone has become my personal desk. I do a lot of reading, research and writing in social media. I also have public speaking engagements where correct and proper grammar is important. This app has helped me accomplish it all, allowing me to express myself clearly to the world..1WHOSHINESVersion: 4.4.1

Lost its efficiency...I still really love the app, it’s so useful for my writing, but since one of the recent updates you have to pay a yearly subscription to be able to see the definition for certain words, whereas before the update I could see the definition for those very same words without needing to pay, it’s a little disappointing that this app has went in the direction of payed subscriptions, I would have bought the payed version gladly if it were a one time payment, but not everyone is going to want to worry about a subscription, even if it is yearly. I know you have to make your money somehow, so I do understand, but I wish it were a one time payment instead of subscription...The reason I got this app is because I wanted an offline dictionary and it has worked very well, but if I can’t find the words in the app that I need then I probably will have to use google, which is beside the point. It’s a great app, I am just not one for subscriptions. (The games are really fun though.) (:.Jaywood, C.M.K.Version: 5.0.4

Word of the dayDownloading the app right now with high hopes. Was looking for an app that will give me a word each day to learn. I’ve been searching through many app, but most of them had complains abt ads that would even give u the time to finish reading info abt a word. The apps’ excuse was that they needed ads to survive. Well, i guess it’s kinda true, but not for me. I am too impatient to go through that. I finally found this one. Being a big website and app, i am hoping i wouldn’t have to go through ads just to check out a “word of the day.” what convinced me was the review of user Cidaddict (if i remember correctly) mentioning emails abt “word of the day” and right below his review an update history mentioning the app now had word of the day as widget. Deal! I’m in! Let’s see how it goes. I would update if i have to give less stars. If I do not update my review, consider me deeply satisfied..EllMemeVersion: 5.2.0

Great for learning!First, it’s awesome for providing the spoken pronunciation of the word you are looking up. Very helpful if you’re only familiar with a certain word because you keep coming across it in your reading. I like that the definitions go into great detail about the origins of the words. Each entry also includes similar words so you really get a feel for a variety of words that also pertains to what you’re looking up. Second, the games are actually really fun and I’ve learned a ton of new vocabulary. It also helps build your knowledge base so you can more easily determine the definition of a word based on context when you are reading certain things. And it truly is fun to try to increase your personal best. If you repeat a level, the words change so you aren’t just memorizing things. Very useful little app. I learn new things every time I open it up..CrystalBongVersion: 5.0.5

I love youThe first thing I thought of when I saw this was the one that I saw on the news last night that was a little bit more than a little bit of a little bit bigger than the one I saw on Facebook and it looked pretty much identical and the second thing that was the other day when you looked on Facebook you said it had been taken out but you never showed up on Facebook or Facebook and then it said you didn’t even showed the other picture you were in your Facebook page so you didn’t even see the pictures and I was just wondering what it looked and then you didn’t see the pictures you sent you didn’t see it and I didn’t even know you didn’t see that I just thought you didn’t know that you didn’t see anything I was like oh I was just curious.BishhsjsjieVersion: 5.7.1

YikesLook. Like everyone I USED to read books. (Books are small, square things that hold paper ((paper is a man-made product of trees)) (((trees are them large stand up things with green things on em, they live outside))) with typing on the pages). But FF 20 years and my vocabulary is like max 10 words. So getting this app makes me see that a) Jesus Christ I need to read a real book again and b) my memory recollection still works. So this app for the vocabulary quiz is fan-bloody-tastic. When my internet is out (I’ve got like adult ADHD so I need to look at reddit or an app or a game) this is my new go-to app. I just keep trying to unlock the vocabulary quiz levels. It kind of makes me miss university and writing thesis papers lol omg that’s sad. But it’s also a mind game to try to use big words and confuse everyone so you can be like yeah I got a vocab wassup lol anyway 10/10.FilthyJaneVersion: 4.6.6

The Great EqualizerMost times both men and women use words to which they grew up with. However, most conflicts are started or taken to higher levels simply, because of the choice of words we use towards each other in society. When using words lightly without true understanding and sometimes origin , can serve as a disaster between individuals. The human tongue can be used as a sword intentionally and unintentionally. The great equalizer in communication is to seek understanding for yourself first with words. Now, when you communicate casually, in relationships, or business with others; we have both simple and complex words at our disposal to communicate effectively. The Webster app serves as a tool to assist us with the true understanding of words and the success deployment of words. By Rick J. Lewis.AnnasmassiveVersion: 5.3.1

Definitions That I Feel are Reliable and PreciseI like using this app to search for the definitions of words that are unfamiliar to me. In fact, the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary was recommended to my classmates and I by my eighth-grade English teacher as the most reliable online dictionary source (for her class), so I actually feel that I am receiving precise and accurate definitions for words that I find unfamiliar as opposed to “Googl(ling)” them elsewhere. When I discovered that the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary had an app, I was sold; now I can search for definitions even quicker than before via this app on my cellphone instead of my laptop. Between seeing “big words” in the books that I read and wanting to know if I am really using a word in the correct context, this app really comes in handy for me..English-lover4LifeVersion: 5.2.2

Oma BradyI’ve been using Merriam-Webster Dictionary for almost two decades, and I have to say that is the most useful tool I’ve had in my endeavor to learn English. I love the way this dictionary explains the definition of each word. Also, the sentences that are included as examples on how to use those words are very helpful. I love it! I use this dictionary all the time. I work as a English/Spanish Certified Court Interpreter so I hear new, sophisticated words on a daily basis. Whenever that happens, I access the app on my cell phone to look up the meaning of those words immediately. If I don’t have time to read it, then I save it and read it later. Merrim-Webster is a valuable, accessible, easy to use dictionary for me to increase my knowledge of the English language..Omar BradyVersion: 5.0.5

Pretty goodOne of the features I like the most is the oral annunciation that is provided with each word. I prefer to hear the word’s annunciation rather than sounding it out and assuming I’m right. I also like the word of the day feature. I do wish there was a ‘back’ button feature. You can use the ‘recent’ selection in the drop down menu but it is limited in its capability. A simple back arrow that is available on each page would drastically improve the UI/UX. Also not all words are treated the same. Many words have more descriptions, better examples, history etc. Some of that I believe can be attributed to the word itself, but some words like “festinate” still have slim to no definitions, synonyms, antonyms, examples etc. Overall it is pretty good and I would recommend it..BwjunkVersion: 4.4.1

Validation !In my quest for knowledge at an advanced age is a wonderful thing . However , as with most everything in life , there are always setbacks , unseen and unmentioned pitfalls to one’s pursuits . I think a word that may sum up what I’m trying to say to best define this word I’m looking for would be …,,,,,,,, reality ! The real reality of knowledge pursuit is time. Your dictionary , at least for me in my limited capacity , would be to say has accelerated my quest . With this dictionary , I can go from a covered wagon to a space ship in one leap. Gone are the days of looking up a word , and then looking up most words contained in the definition of the first word that was looked up . Move over idle low n drive ., here comes warp speed ! Thank You.1VanHalen1Version: 5.7.0

Good, but some ads can’t be closedIt’s a great source for many words and even meanings, however, some ads when they end and the X is available to close the ad, the X doesn’t work and I have to close and reset the ad and then search again. It does sometimes quit randomly as well. Although this is not a “serious” issue, it happens enough that I wanted to share this in my review. As an avid reader, I need to look up meanings, phrases, and the like and it becomes quite cumbersome to constantly close and restart the app again. Hoping that this review will be heeded by the developers and omitted soon. Its typically the ad with a dragon and the X is up by the time in the top right corner. There are a few tigers that also act this way, but the dragon seems to be the common culprit. It’s visible, but it doesn’t take action when pressed. I have tried multiple times, but it will not close..CakeOrMeVersion: 5.0.6

Great. My favorite app.Great tool while reading articles. I had to write words at the end of book along with the page number, and look them up latter in a paper dictionary. With the pager number, I could go back to the sentence, to see the meaning used in the text. Now I can do both when encountering an unknown word. Please add a “sounds like” feature; I am a horrible speller of words I hear. I am sunk, when hearing words like pneumonia or psychology and miss the first letter. There is no way I can add letters to make the dictionary recognize the word I want. Missing the correct vowel also makes it difficult to get close to the correct word. I have difficulty picking the correct A, E, I, sometimes O for the correct sound. Thank you..Cutie1247Version: 5.6.5

Happy I Made The PurchaseFirst no ads! The price is cheap, the definitions are accepted everywhere in the US, including Court documents; the definitions are clear; it’s quick compared to other ways - which quick is very good sometimes; it’s constantly updated; copy and paste since we are mostly on technology. For a few bucks a year - I’m very happy - costs less than the book that you cannot do any of this with. If words are important to you (which they should be — you need to say what you mean and mean what you say) then it’s nice to know why you’re saying and different ways of explaining - great for versatility. But I don’t want to do all their advertising for them, they don’t pay me! So it’s good buy it, worth it..Isn't Really HereVersion: 5.6.7

A Must-Have AppFirst, let’s face it, this is Miriam-Webster. The app is basically the electronic version of their hard cover books. So synonyms, antonyms and the like, are included. I sometimes will use it as a Thesaurus. What’s really cool is the audio pronunciation feature! This is really handy when you come upon a new word and don’t know how to pronounce it. I really like the way this dictionary app helps you quickly find the word you are searching for, especially if you aren’t sure how to spell it! As you type in each letter of the subject word, the auto fill feature starts to list possible words. You can select your word when it comes up on the list, or keep typing until your word comes up. It’s also a quick and easy way to learn how to spell!.Hope moreVersion: 4.52

Best dictionaryForget about the euro trash British spellings. Merriam Webster will teach you how to spell words like a freedom fighter emanating from the land of the free. Spell words like a free man, will ya? All levity aside, I owe a great deal to Merriam Webster since it’s the only dictionary app that lets me save words and idioms. I regularly pull up saved words and go over the expressions I’ve saved recently. It’s also come in handy during a parlor game where each person writes down an expression—preferably an idiom with a vivid image—pass it on to the next person who’ll draw the expression. “Throw down the gauntlet” was my idiom of choice and there’s only so much stick figures can do, I’ll tell you that much. Anyway, if you haven’t installed Merriam Webster, you’re missing out.노크귀순Version: 5.6.7

AMAZING APP MUST GET SUPER HELPFUL!!This is an amazing app it works great and the word of the day is great I learn new words every day and the answers are imaginative and they use real references like in a book or a movie. Plus the user interface is really thought out. It’s really easy to maneuver. I find it difficult to exit the application, it is a very captivating app. A must get, every time a hear a word I do not recognize it’s very easy to look that same word up by voice or keypad very helpful. Much better than google or another online dictionary. With Merriam Webster it makes learning fun and with the thesaurus included it really is practical to have wether you’re a student that needs a pocket dictionary or a eager learner this app is for everyone! Thank you for such a great app Merriam Webster!.Starwarsfan0807Version: 5.0.5

Started as a tool for Scrabble, but find myself using it more and morePer the heading, I thought this would be handy for scrabble, but otherwise didn’t anticipate much of a need for it. Then I discovered the speaker button found in the pronunciation section for each word. As a voracious reader, I’ve seriously been wishing for this all of my life. The phonetic symbols are useful, but there’s something reassuring about hearing the words spoken. And honestly, it was never worth the effort to look up the pronunciation of a word, since the pronunciation seemed obvious (classic pitfall). Today I clicked the word of the day feature for the first time, (helpfully archived if you’re in the mood to do some learning), and I was finally inspired to write a review. Many words may be familiar, but they also include plenty of unusual words that have fallen out of common usage. What I like the most is coming across the words that I understand, but which perhaps have a nuance or specificity that I had previously missed (looking up specificity after I finish this review). Even if you don’t think you’ll use this app much, you may be surprised. Very useful and highly recommended..The.smurfinatorVersion: 5.1.0

Numerous great featuresTop favorite features: Keeps a search history automatically. Looking up multiple words and forget the meaning of one, go to “recent”. There’s a list in the order they where originally searched. Favorites. Hit the heart icon and the word is saved for ease of retrieval. It will still be in the “recent” list, but if you look up a lot of words like I do, “favorites” becomes a time saver. Hit the speaker icon and the app will pronounce the word for you. Ton of features to explore. These are just my favorites. Almost forgot my version is free, but instead of jumping you to a commercial after you look up a few words, it has ad banners you can read or ingnore but don’t actually interrupt what you’re doing. Love it!.Christoph the BrawnVersion: 4.6.6

Wonderful!The search for words is fast and easy; the definitions straightforward. I’ve always kept a dictionary next to me when reading as guessing the meaning of unfamiliar words based on the context in which they appear could mean me misunderstanding the authors point. What a joy it is to cast aside my large and heavy printed edition and just keep my phone with this app next to me. It’s physically easier, it’s more comfortable (the dictionary on a sofa is inherently in the way), and it’s certainly much much faster to look things up this way. And, it’s rare when this app doesn’t contain the word I am looking for. I will always keep my printed dictionary for sentimental reasons, but in all reality, looking words up here makes so much more sense..Goodsis1Version: 4.52

EeBeeLove love love this app, misspelling and grown people not knowing how to use verbally or written English drives me crazy. Therefore I drive people crazy. I’m Native America, knowing about our history and how our Native language was stolen makes me even more determined to speak and write English correctly. I will never understand the white man trying to assimilate us into their culture, making us learn their language yet they couldn’t even teach us how to speak and write it properly. I get so tired of hearing people make fun of us and how we talk. I’ve often wondered if we had to learn English because the invaders wasn’t smart enough to learn our language. Thank you so much for this wonderful app. I just wished more people used it. It is awesome!!!.Evon BVersion: 4.6.6

WOD and playing the games.I look forward to the WOD. I plan my day accordingly to see how many ways that I’m, able to incorporate the WOD. Also, I enjoy playing the game! I keep playing until my phone gets hot to hold. Also, the game will slow down, immensely! I find myself saying, I’ll stop when I’ve reached 10 in a row. That has yet to happen, I tried using my stylus in hopes that it should help. To no avail, I find myself holding my phone. That way I’m able to continue playing the game. I just purchased the, IPhone X-R. I’m not sure what’s going on. Regardless, I’ll continue playing the game and all that it offers, until it becomes too slow or to hot. If anyone has any suggestions, I’d greatly appreciate any advice!.Shabdo5000Version: 4.6.5

Dark Mode is amazing. Large text too!!!Been a fan of the Merriam-Webster dictionary for years. The latest release now includes Dark Mode. The app looks amazing in Dark Mode. They said they also made accessibility improvements. I was surprised to see the app now fully supports large text sizes. Most apps ignore the text size in system preferences but not Merriam-Webster. I no longer need my glasses when using the app. All I can say is WOW! Thanks for the great update. I did purchase the subscription for $5.99 a year. A great deal for an app that keeps getting better with each update. $5.99 a year for the best definitions, dark mode, accessibility, word of the day and fun word quizzes…perfect..GmarcusVersion: 5.5.0

My concern about the dictionary/thesaurusIt’s a good dictionary because it has a thesaurus for you to use if you’re having trouble with something like a word, synonym, or an antonym you can look it up because I’m doing all my homework assignments from my English 3 class but otherwise I’m sure some of y’all got it to and knows what to do with it you know I’m in the 11th grade (junior) and the common sense vs. context clues will pop up into your brains. It will help you out with lots and lots of stuff they’ll fight to get all the help that you’ll be needed for and if y’all are struggling and teachers won’t tell you how or what to do with whatever you’re talking about there’s not going to be no fussing, wining, or complaining..Jakaden NashVersion: 5.0.4

A must read for vocabulary improvement!I’m constantly using this vast assembly of information in order to express with improved clarity and understanding what I am trying to convey to others, as well as to enlighten my own knowledge. I have worked in the past with many people from S.E. Asia who are trying their best to learn our language and urge them to download this app as a major tool to assist in their quest of achievement. Thank you for all your efforts to bring us this invaluable resource, for those who are interested in learning English, as well as expanding our own vocabulary. P.S. After you read the dictionary, everything else is just a remix..Greenfield SnoozerVersion: 5.6.8

Always room for improvementI’ve always had a brand loyalty to Merriam Webster, I will admit, and can’t stand when people rely on the Google dictionary just given how inaccurate it can be. The MW dictionary app is a great tool to have, and its additional features and intuitiveness warrant five stars. Ads can be problematic at times. The exit boxes on the pop ups can be hard to hit. However, as someone who enjoys and at times is specifically looking for the etymology of words alongside their definitions, I’ve found the etymology section is often times lacking and for many words not even there. It would be great if that were improved and expanded; maybe collaboration with Etymonline is possible?.Jambuzz06Version: 4.6.6

Handy and educational (convenient and enlightening)This is one of the most valuable apps I’ve ever come across. The library of the single leading name in dictionary and thesaurus at your fingertips, and one of the few apps whose features are all available offline, making it a boon for travel. Find words, find synonyms, save favorites, and that’s just the beginning. There are engaging and improving games built in, from definition guessing to pictorial identification. I use this app as a tool for my writing and as an enjoyable method for the expanding my grasp of my language. It’s a staple in my phone, and I would recommend it to English speakers of every class..M62098Version: 5.6.8

A Genuinely Fantastic AppI'm incredibly cynical of any and all commercialism, and I virtually never review any products I purchase as such. I seldom feel passionate enough about what I buy to espouse any of my feelings, negative or positive, but this case is an exception. This app provides the definitive dictionary of American English in its entirety, offline, for free. The UI is simple, friendly, and effective. Ads are totally unobtrusive. It is indispensable for discussions with friends and colleagues, reading, and many other situations. I find myself using it almost every day. I feel compelled to pay to eliminate ads solely because of the quality of it. To make use of something so great for nothing just makes me feel too guilty..CgggcgVersion: 4.6.5

Great toolHandier and faster than searching a physical dictionary plus bonus mind games.JimpilineVersion: 4.2.1

Dictionary and TheseusNice and easy to use.Sukhman bhogalVersion: 4.2.1

Best on the market, but you can do better.My favorite dictionary with by far the best features; but for a paying user I believe you can push yourselves further. I have changed this to a 3-star in hopes of the team lending their attention to this message. I am paying for your application, I want features to turn off time wasters and distractions. This includes word of the day and all other added features..AsmokaVersion: 4.6.6

Great appThis is a great app BUT hate, absolutely HATE the Tim Hortons ads that freeze the screen. In the middle of a game, the app must be deleted then completely reloaded. So frustrating..JaneezLavVersion: 5.6.4

Great meaningsI really like this dictionary, is very helpful for every day use and people learning the American English.Danny A CancaVersion: 5.7.1

Learning PalThank you 🙂 ... you are a reliable companion in my quest for increased proficiency in the English language..CryufVersion: 4.6.5

Very easily accessible and conciseI enjoy it..MdrzbdVersion: 5.7.1

The best dictionary app everIt’s the best I can find any word that makes no sense and make Sense.LenalishuzVersion: 5.7.1

The Merriam-Webster-Webster Dictionary - FANTASTICI find this online dictionary to be easy to use, functional, and a great tool for my teaching and personal use. Keep up the great job of updating and improving. THANKS.Illoinen kanadalainenVersion: 5.7.1

Pretty good but a bit weirdGames are good.Bundesliga official accountVersion: 5.7.1

Best of the best, but an abnormal curtailment of batteryMy pad is always getting hot while using this app tho, but love this app!.02:>Version: 5.7.1

10/10No fault. A+.JonathanBerry1989Version: 5.7.1

Concise and comprehensive at the same time!It gives you eve.Berkley MarkVersion: 5.7.1

Best appBest app.”””””.ImshprkVersion: 5.7.0

WorksWorks for what I need to research. Am a writer. The synonyms list is very compete..MaywedialogueVersion: 5.7.0

Very helpfulWith fun games a word of the day and much much more I enter the app constantly I find it very enjoyable.FrostBack-North49Version: 5.7.0

Word definition exactnessExceptional precision in defining words which has never brought more peace of mind for scrupulous word lovers..AminalbernnVersion: 5.7.0

Must have App!I used this app every day, on every device. We are so fortunate to have a resource so simple and reliable to learn and understand words proper definitions and gain a new word every day! Highly recommend. Thank you for creating this resource for us🙏.Carme11oVersion: 5.7.0

Webster’s appKeeps the intellect growing!!!.13459syeveVersion: 5.7.0

No regrets!Find what you’re looking for instantly! Maximize your language use with the included Thesaurus! Never quit!.Drink Tea*Version: 5.7.0

Learn something new every dayThe “word of the day” is on my phone as a widget and it helps me learn something new every day. Who doesn’t want to take 2 min to feel a little smarter than they were yesterday. Expand your vocab and help others learn too!.NaySharpeVersion: 5.7.0

Good job pal (in a dad way)WORDS ARE COOL!! I just expressed in a dogmatic way 😃.ಠ_ಠ MaryVersion: 5.6.8

Really goodI’m loving it use it mainly for school.KshshxijxVersion: 5.6.8

A Must-Have Language ToolI've been using the Merriam-Webster Free Dictionary for quite some time now, and I can't help but rave about how amazing this online resource is. Very user friendly and simple app. Really recommend it..Faeze kzVersion: 5.6.8

Love it!This app is excellent, powerful, and is very intuitive!.Dabb123Version: 5.6.8

NiceIs very helpful and has games.Rayllum4eva💕Version: 5.6.8

GoodHas everything you need and word of the day is great. The games are boring to play though and aren’t engaging.EthanRampersadVersion: 5.6.8

HelpfulIt’s helpful and easy to use apps. I just don’t like too many pop up ads..UnabellVersion: 5.6.8

GREAT!This app is perfect for writing essays.Docteur BéliveauVersion: 5.6.8

Very good informative, I licked very muchGood, Excilent.Fida jafferyVersion: 5.6.8

Love the app!Best app for English vocabulary.Kalpitkk95Version: 5.6.8

Merriam WebsterVery useful tool for every day lives by knowing its meaning and definition.Lord A1Version: 5.6.8

Word SearchOne of the best dictionaries ever. Stellar resource! The best by far..2pixmixVersion: 5.6.7

Somewhat disappointedI had the highest level of subscription for this app, and it worked quite well… Until I found out that you don't actually get the whole content of this dictionary through this app. Over time, I have come across a lot of different words that I wanted to look up, but this app always came up empty… But when I went to the website of this dictionary, I found those terms! As a result, I have decided to cancel my paid subscription and will not renew it, because the website actually provides more information, more words, more terms, and I don't even have to pay..Wp_in_canadaVersion: 5.6.8

Deficient appSearch a word, view a list of words from the search, tap a word, when you tab back, you lose the search result and your back at the beginning and you have to type your search string back again. Annoying..H31s3nb3r9Version: 5.6.7

GreatA excellent app, easy to use..DigsshdbcbxkdbdjxbdnVersion: 5.6.7

Great CompendiumI am blessed using this Dictionary not just for the secular definitions but giving some divine perspectives of some words. Great Work!.GhytyujhfbcfsgbVersion: 5.6.7

Very helpful and clearGreat tool, very helpful and clear..AjsdkkVersion: 5.6.7

Merriam-Webster’s applicationIt’s a very good application and I fell in love with it directly when I opened it for the first time, because I have all of the word, non-exception, and we have a of space to discover two-word words in this dictionary.Nobody in exceptionVersion: 5.6.7

ExplanationThis dictionary is so helpful for studying and learning new languages/words that can get better grades. :)😍🍙:).KieonmeVersion: 5.6.7

The right deviceAlways checking for the meaning of the text..Fleetside99Version: 5.6.7

Ads are not onerous, definitions thoroughLove the definitions set up. Getting used to knowing what ads are part of the dictionary is a bit confusing at first, but it’s easy to figure it out..Don1547Version: 5.6.7

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Merriam-Webster Dictionary Negative Reviews

Help me when I spell the word wrongI purchased this app because I listen to a lot of history books on Audible. when listening to the books, I often hear words that I’ve never heard before in French phrases that don’t make any sense to me. A couple words of encounter for the first time in the past couple days are peripatetic and calumny, for example. Call me a fool, but I guessed the spelling wrong on both these words by one letter, and as a result, obtain no results in search. In contrast, a quick DuckDuckGo search automatically corrected my spelling error and presented the Merriam-Webster dictionary page directly from the search results as the first result. I just find myself in a situation, where if I have Internet access, it makes much more sense to just search it in a web browser, then rather than use the app. The only time this app is of any use to me as if I am caught completely without Internet access and I need to access something off-line. Otherwise, I end up trying to search it in the app, and then just going to Google it instead. i’ll give me the app to stars Soli book as it doesn’t have a spelling correction future or offer any suggested similar spellings. I think that people like me, who hear the word rather than see it, needs to know about this lack of a feature before they purchase. If Merriam-Webster wishes to add this feature in the future, or if it’s already there and I just don’t know how to use it, I’ll upgrade my rating to five stars..FdwiyhxsgbcVersion: 5.2.0

FrustratingI don’t understand why there would be two versions of this app in the App Store, a paid and unpaid. When the unpaid version has TONS of words that can’t even be accessed without being prompted to buy the full version. In addition to that, every third word lookup seems to bring up an advertisement that cannot be exited out from. Just a never-ending pop up that you have to close and restart the app just to get out of. If this is the FREE version, than advertisements are necessary, I get that. But at least give me the option to close out of it after 15-20 seconds or something. Also, why put in words with definitions that are unavailable, unless you pay? Isn’t there a whole other app for that? If I’m limited to only a certain number of words, make that clear. Don’t go around teasing this whole array of words that aren’t even accessible to the free-using people that chose to install the app. I downloaded for the sake of convenience. Seemed like this would be a solid alternative to using google every time I needed quick access to a definition. I mean this is a DICTIONARY, right? Back to google it is..AbiksadoyVersion: 5.0.4

Dictionary: great, Ads: TERRIBLEI typically don’t mind viewing ads for the trade off of a free ad but the pop up ads here are extremely bothersome. They “pop up” and take over the entire screen and shouting at you in an outrageously loud voice asking you to complete an action or interact with the ad in some way all while displaying the false appearance of an X in the upper right corner making you think you can click out of the ad, but nooo you can’t, the X is fake and doesn’t work so your only option is to close the app and reopen it. Then promptly after reopening the app another similar ad pops up and you go thru the same ordeal. Like I said I don’t mind viewing ads, but these ads are just outrageous. They are so loud and since you’re not expecting it, they totally catch you off guard and startle the hell out of you. I realize the remedy to this is paying for a subscription, but honestly I find these ads so rude and in your face that I’m turned off by the entire app and am considering uninstalling it and going back to the old dictionary app I was using before..Aja8505Version: 5.0.4

Trouble contacting supportDownloaded app, selected the $2.99 app free option before trying the “trial period” simply trusting this would be a good experience because I’ve used this dictionary before and I grew up knowing this “dictionary name”; so, based on the rank and the name I felt safe to spend a few dollars for an ad free experience - but, the app doesn’t appear on (any of) my home screens, and it’s not ad-free. I can only access the app when I search the App Store for it - and select the blue “open” button, so my phone thinks I have the app, and it does open, but I can’t find the “app” on my fine with the “phone app search” method with the “swipe down” motion. When I’m in the app as accessed through the App Store it says I’m a paid subscriber, but it’s not ad free, and I can’t access the app outside of the App Store. So, I’m looking around for a way to contact support and I land of the MW website for help and the advice is to contact apple for support. This is not a great solution. I just want to send a message to MW. I don’t know what to do so I’m posting this review hoping to get help or get a refund..ToddweaveronlineVersion: 5.7.1

Took too long to find the word and showed least common definitionSearched for involute; it took about 45 seconds of a white screen with a loading bar to pull the word up and it showed the least technical usage not the formal usage which you would expect. I had been spoiled by successfully searching and finding definitions using a web browser which pops up the definition in the bar before you can even finish typing but I figured I’d download the dictionary just to have it and use it when offline etc, but I’d rather not delay my searching time by about 100x just to use the app especially when it didn’t even show the formal usage definition which by the way is “involved or intricate”. Ads are unappealing too. Every app these days has to sacrifice user experience to make an extra penny and it all unfortunate but I suppose in a world where you can put out basically any low level of product and still catch some users in the funnel; it’s worth it to the developers, as the pennies add up. You aren’t getting mine however, or any user who has respect for their experience ..Nich & Co 518Version: 5.2.0

Satisfied ☺️I rated it 1 star because most people read the negative reviews first. This app not only gives you clear definitions and examples of words that can help you improve your vocabulary, but it also has little games to test it! Although it’s game section is not as flashy and competitive as other word games out there, it gets the job done if you are looking for a way to improve your vocabulary skills, reading skills, and comprehension skills. Sometimes the simplest things work the best. In order to remain good at something, one must continue to practice it. Only then would ones’ knowledge/skills progress. Literacy in all forms (reading, writing, speaking, hearing/comprehension) is a skill that needs practice daily, yet less people each day participate in it. It kinda makes you wonder/understand why people are the way they are, how it correlates to the construction of our society today/future, and how it reflects our treatment towards each other as human beings. Spread love and understanding, not hate and control.❤️✝️✊🏿🏳️‍🌈🚺.Monkeydluffy1113Version: 5.6.5

They broke somethingI have been using this app for years and always had the red title screen when I clicked it. After I looked up a word, I always would tap the back arrow to return to the initial screen. The back arrow is no longer there. I am disappointed and irritated. It changes the whole feel. Yes, there is a bar to go back to previously seen words, but I normally don't need to go back, as I have already seen that definition. Maybe they have a developer with a really poor memory. UPDATE: The developer responded that "You can still go back at anytime by swiping from the left side of the screen." My question is why they think that's good enough. There is no help in the app to tell you that. The FAQ on the m-w website doesn't mention it either. Do you expect your longtime users to read your minds? Just put it back, please. That made it obvious and intuitive, which are two important qualities in an app. MORE: Swiping from the left side worked a couple of times but is not working now..BarelyGreenVersion: 4.3

Webster vs Merriam-Webster dictionaryYears ago I purchased the Webster’s 3rd international dictionary for my iPad and it was wonderful and the price was outrageous. It was about $79. But my wife has a masters in linguistics so it was well worth it. Then one day it was gone and an updated replacement was the much more limited Merriam-Webster dictionary. What a let down after having the really useful, and informative informative version. To add insult to injury, the company now wants me to pay a yearly fee to just get rid of the ads, and even more money to get a richer version of this new limited replacement. When you pay $79 for an app, the least they could do would be to give you one without ads when they replace the original with a watered down version. The new version is OK but I am forced back to using the hard backed book version when at home and I sure don’t lug it around with me so I’m stuck with the puny app version when away from home. What a disappointment..Grandp@Version: 5.0.3

Need More Time for Challenge QuizzesI like the app and I love playing the weekly challenge games. However, I am considering not renewing my subscription because you guys are stingy with the challenge games and it is annoying. 10 seconds to read the question, think, analyze, and select the correct answer? The short time is especially noticeable since some of the questions are as long as a paragraph, in addition to the fact that we have to sometimes scroll down to see all four answer options because they’re so long. 10 seconds is not enough time. Give a time of at least 15 seconds time for each quiz question in every game. Remember, some users use these weekly challenges as an opportunity to further familiarize themselves with obscure words. Make the learning process and information retention a friendlier interaction, not tedious and undermining to users..Lady.CFVersion: 4.3.2

Disappointing money grabAds were too much so we paid to have them removed, now they are “offering” a yearly subscription to “supercharge” the dictionary, which means they embraced the money grab style of other lousy vendors that lost us as customers. What a shameful practice to build revenue at the expense of loyal customers. Greed at the highest level! What’s the use of an app like this then? The dictionary is now limited and useless. Pointless to continue using it if they continue doing this..RatingappsisboringVersion: 5.0.2

New update: can't close adsI like this dictionary... The new update whenever ads pop up you can't close it though. I have to literally close the app and restart it every time I look up words. THIS IS SO FRUSTRATING, please fix..JessicaxwuVersion: 5.0.4

The new look is not good at all!I really liked the old look please fix!!!.AndrewaclearVersion: 5.0.0

Dictionary?Pain to use. Too much scrolling or they don’t list a lot of words. Google is quicker & easier to use. Have cancelled.QhydlogbVersion: 5.7.1

I’m done. DELETED APP years ago it was useful.This app is an advertising app now. TV have commercials. This app has advertising at bottom of screen on steady no relief. I’m deleting it and I will come back in a year and see if ir changed. I’ll use my the paperback version one again..FIser789Version: 5.7.1

$180 DictionaryI find it ridiculous all these apps that want to charge a yearly subscription. The basic version of this app is $3.99 per year. Getting fed up with the ads and unwilling to pay a yearly subscription, I pulled out a dictionary I bought in high school in 1978, which I paid about $5 for; to date, it cost me $0.11 per year, and it’s decreasing every year. Had I subscribed to this app for the same timeframe I would have spent $180+. Annndddd, simply asking Siri is free!.@#&$@Version: 5.6.7

DisappointedPaid for app but still keep getting ads to subscribe and all the other ads given to non-subscribers. Tried but couldn’t find any solution to get that problem fixed. Wasted my money!.Knight8JimVersion: 5.6.7

Horrible and Useless Scholar JargonIn recent years Websters have changed from peoples dictionary to scholars’ dictionary. Each word is explained with scholar jargon. If they change the dictionary to people’s dictionary useful to high school, college and university students as well as the general public, I will download the dictionary again. For now the dictionary has been sitting in my phone taking great space without any use while I used Google with much better success for finding the exact meaning of the words. I am erasing Webster’s from my phone now..MaestroDeartoVersion: 5.6.7

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