Longman Dictionary of English

Longman Dictionary of English

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Longman Dictionary of English: Master Natural Communication and Academic Excellence

Unlock the world's most comprehensive learner's resource. Go beyond definitions with 65,000 collocations, an integrated thesaurus, and 165,000 real-world examples designed to help you speak and write like a native.

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Pearson Education Limited

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Reference

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725K+

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Word entry for family in the Longman Dictionary of English app with pronunciation and frequency indicators

Word entry for family in the Longman Dictionary of English app with pronunciation and frequency indicators

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Bookmarks screen in the Longman Dictionary app showing saved English words and vocabulary folders.

Bookmarks screen in the Longman Dictionary app showing saved English words and vocabulary folders.

Core Vocabulary word list in the Longman Dictionary of English mobile app

Core Vocabulary word list in the Longman Dictionary of English mobile app

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The new edition of the best-selling Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English is a complete vocabulary and grammar resource that will enhance your learning of English. ● Support for iOS7 to iOS9 ● Works with new generation iPads, iPhones, and iPods. The Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English (6th Edition) © 2015 Now with integrated Grammar, Thesaurus, and Collocations Dictionary. Improve your English with the full content of the dictionary at your fingertips: Natural English ● 165,000 corpus-based examples of natural English show words in context and how English is really used. Comprehensive ● 230,000 words, phrases, and meanings – more than any other learner's dictionary. Easy to use – easy to understand ● Definitions written using a vocabulary of just 2,000 words – the Longman Defining Vocabulary, ensuring all definitions are clear and easy to understand. Expand your vocabulary ● Frequency information on the most common words – the new Longman Communication 9000 – helps you learn them first. ● Words from the Academic Word List highlighted to help you improve your essays and presentations. Write and speak fluently ● An integrated Collocations Dictionary with more than 65,000 collocations: learn word combinations to use the correct words together, such as ‘take a test’ (not ‘make a test’), ‘heavy rain’ (not ‘strong rain’), and ‘highly successful’. ● The integrated Thesaurus with more than 18,000 synonyms, antonyms, and related words helps you improve your writing by using more precise and high level words: stop saying ‘nice’, instead, say ‘lovely, delightful, enjoyable, wonderful, brilliant’. ● Register Notes on the differences between spoken and written English help you express yourself precisely. Improve your grammar ● Avoid making common mistakes and get extra help with grammar patterns and using the correct tenses. Improve your pronunciation ● All headwords pronounced in both British and American English  PLUS ● All example sentences pronounced in either British or American English (via external links) All this makes the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English the largest resource of English available on any mobile platform. ________________________________ Application Features: ● Full content of the print dictionary ● PLUS additional collocations, synonyms, and word origins ● Guide on how to use the dictionary ● Search using wildcards and suggested words ● Predictive text in search helps you with spelling as you look for words ● Search for idioms and phrasal verbs ● Search history to help you find recently searched for words ● Support for search from within other compatible apps on your device ● Universal app for 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 The ultimate learner's resource of the English language for use anywhere, anytime. Copyright: Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, Sixth Edition (LDOCE6) © Pearson Education Limited 2009, 2015

Latest Version

7.4.5

Size

610.0 MB

First Released

Jul 1, 2014

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What edition is the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English app?

The Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English app is the 6th Edition, published in 2015. It functions as a complete vocabulary and grammar resource.

What iOS versions does the Longman Dictionary of English app support?

Yes, the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English app supports iOS versions 7, 8, and 9.

Is the Longman Dictionary of English compatible with modern Apple devices?

Yes, the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English app is compatible with new generation iPads, iPhones, and iPods.

Does the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English app include a thesaurus and grammar?

Yes, the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English includes an integrated Grammar section, Thesaurus, and Collocations Dictionary to enhance English learning.

How many entries and examples does the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English app provide?

The Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English contains 230,000 words, phrases, and meanings. It also offers 165,000 corpus-based examples of natural English.

How does the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English app make definitions easy to understand?

The Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English provides definitions using a core vocabulary of just 2,000 words, called the Longman Defining Vocabulary, for clarity.

Does the Longman Dictionary of English app assist with academic vocabulary and common words?

Yes, the app highlights words from the Academic Word List and provides frequency information on common words, such as the Longman Communication 9000.

Does the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English app include collocations and a thesaurus?

Yes, the app offers an integrated Collocations Dictionary with over 65,000 collocations and a Thesaurus with more than 18,000 synonyms and antonyms.

Does the Longman Dictionary of English app offer pronunciation assistance?

Yes, the app provides pronunciations for all headwords in both British and American English. It also pronounces all example sentences via external links.

What search features are available in the Longman Dictionary of English app?

Yes, the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English app features search with wildcards, predictive text, and search history. It also allows searching for idioms and phrasal verbs.

Can I bookmark words and get daily word notifications in the Longman Dictionary of English app?

Yes, users can bookmark their favorite words. The app also supports copying words and text to the clipboard and offers 'Word-of-the-Day' notifications.

Does the Longman Dictionary of English app have accessibility features for visually impaired users?

Yes, the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English app supports adjustable font scaling to assist visually impaired users.

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