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Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus — Powerful dictionary and thesaurus app

Android MobiSystems
4.4 GP
84,720,448+
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Description

Been using Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus for a couple months now. It’s basically a super comprehensive dictionary and thesaurus app, with tons of features to help with writing, learning languages, and just looking up words. Pretty solid app if you’re into that kind of thing.

Here’s what you can do: there’s the main dictionary with tons of definitions, synonyms, and example sentences. But it’s also got a thesaurus, translations into multiple languages, and even voice search. And it’s got a lot of tools built-in, which is pretty cool. And the offline mode is really useful – you can download dictionaries and use them without an internet connection.

Look, if you’re into writing, learning languages, or just a big word nerd, you’ll probably like this app. It’s not perfect – the user interface can be a bit clunky at times – but overall it does the job really well. Worth checking out if you need a powerful dictionary and thesaurus on your phone.

Editor Opinion

So here's my take on Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus. I've tried a bunch of dictionary apps and this is one of the most comprehensive ones I've seen. The sheer number of dictionaries and language tools packed into this app is really impressive. I especially love the thesaurus feature and the offline mode - super useful. The only downside is that the UI can be a bit unintuitive at first, but once you get the hang of it, it's a breeze to use. Overall, it's a fantastic reference tool that I'd recommend to anyone who loves words and languages.

Manya Lyalya
Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Tons of dictionaries and language tools in one app
  • Thesaurus feature is super helpful for writing
  • Offline mode lets you access dictionaries without internet
  • Powerful search and lookup capabilities
  • Free to download and use

Cons

  • User interface can be a bit clunky and confusing at first
  • Some features like translations require a subscription
  • Can feel overwhelming with so many options
  • Occasionally crashes or freezes on older devices

Specifications

Updated 03.07.2025
Age Rating Everyone
Developer MobiSystems
Android Android 8.0++
Package Name com.mobisystems.msdict.embedded.wireless.oxford.dictionaryofenglish

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SI SMART Oct 15, 2025

This is NOT a free dictionary as it is described! Even the fine print in the agreements (yes I read all of them) doesn't mention that it's not a for...

M O Oct 15, 2025

Was really looking fwd to just reading a dictionary. Weird, yeah, but fun. Didn't realize this wasn't a free app, unless you don't mind blaring ads every time you click...

Zikonde Nyirenda Oct 15, 2025

Response: I know it's difficult to maintain a reliable dictionary, but you too should be aware of the market around you. Try staying up to date, maybe change how the...

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