Dictionary

Dictionary for PC (also known as “The Free Dictionary by Farlex”) is an education and reference application developed by Farlex, the creators of several dictionaries, library, and definition listing platforms that are visited by over 50 million online users every month.



The app supports not only English but a total of 13 international languages and has the ability to translate words into 40 languages. It supports advanced search, incredibly detailed report for each found term (including synonyms, antonyms, related words, and pictures), multilingual interface, create and manage bookmarks, syncing bookmarks via Windows account function, and much more.

While the core functionality of the app is of course centered on the easy discovery of search terms and learning much about their definitions, use in sentences, and even similar words historical versions of the English language, this streamlined app also offers users an easy and fun way to discover new words in the well-designed main dashboard screen that features several fun activities and showcases such as Word of the Day, Idiom of the Day, Spelling Bee, Match Up game, Article of the Day and Quote of the Day.

In addition to the comprehensive support for words regularly used in common conversations and written text, this app also has in-depth and detailed support for specialty terms that are used in modern Medicine, Legal, Financial, and other modern professions.



The user interface of this English Dictionary Desktop App is built upon the best practices found in the Windows “Modern” apps, enabling users with both mouse and touch controls to easily discover all of its features, search for words and find their meaning.

The main interface is separated into several tabs located on the far-left corner of the app, with an eye-catching search text box always present on the top. Users can bookmark pages, share the content they found interesting via social networks, and even play fun games and earn points and badges that will showcase the level of their knowledge.

As part of the Windows 11/Windows 10 Store, all that users need to download and install this app is to visit its official page on Windows Store and click the large blue “Get” button. In addition to supporting the development effort of the Farlex company, the usage of this app will also benefit hungry children through The Free Dictionary's integrated partnership with the World Food Program charity.



The Dictionary app from Farlex is 100% FREE and can be used on all modern PCs running Windows 8, 10, and 11.

Features and Highlights

• Extensive Definitions: Access comprehensive definitions from multiple English dictionaries, complete with audio pronunciations, phonetic spellings, usage examples, and etymologies.
• Offline Access: Use the offline English dictionary and thesaurus by downloading the necessary content with an Internet connection beforehand.
• Specialty Dictionaries: Get detailed information from medical, legal, financial, acronyms, and idioms dictionaries, along with multiple encyclopedias and Wikipedia, and easily toggle between them using source icons.
• Multilingual Dictionaries: Access dictionaries in 13 languages, including Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch, Norwegian, Greek, Arabic, Polish, Turkish, and Russian.
• Translation Services: Translate English words into over 40 languages, from Afrikaans and Arabic to Urdu and Vietnamese.
• Daily Learning: Discover new content daily, including Word of the Day, Idiom of the Day, This Day in History, Quote of the Day, and Today's Birthday.
• Thesaurus Sources: Browse synonyms, antonyms, related words, and even pictures from multiple thesaurus sources.
• Advanced Search: Utilize advanced search options like "Starts with," "Ends with," and more.
• Social Sharing: Share your favorite words and articles via email and on social networks like Facebook and Twitter.
• Multilingual Interface: Navigate the app in 12 different languages.
• Sync and Track: Log in to sync your bookmarks and track your learning progress.
• Word Games: Play engaging word games like Spelling Bee, Match Up, Words Within Words, and Hangman in multiple languages.
• Homepage Customization: Personalize your homepage with local weather updates and customized horoscopes.
• Flashcards: Create and study with your own flashcards.
• Bookmarks: Add and sync thousands of bookmarks across all your devices.
• Quick Access: Jump to definitions, thesaurus entries, or translations with a single button.
• Highlight Lookup: Look up the definition of any word on the page with the highlight feature.
• Live Tiles: Create live tiles for homepage content like Word of the Day.
• Search History: View your recent search history for quick reference.
• Ad-Free Option: Remove all ads permanently with the Ad-free Upgrade.

System Requirements

Available on: PC, Mobile, Surface Hub

OS: Windows 10 version 16299.0 or higher

Architecture: x86, x64, Arm

PROS

• Multilingual Support: Supports 13 languages, 40 translations.
• Extensive Definitions: Comprehensive info from various dictionaries.
• Offline Access: Use dictionary and thesaurus offline.
• Daily Learning: Word, Idiom, Quote of the Day features.
• Free and Charitable: 100% free, supports World Food Program.

CONS

• Ad Presence: Ads present without upgrade.
• Windows-Only: Limited to Windows OS.
• Internet Needed Initially: Offline use requires initial download.
• Complex UI: Many features might overwhelm beginners.
• Limited Customization: Homepage customization options are basic.