Description
The single-volume international English dictionary with the widest coverage of all the riches of the English language. Clear, accurate and occasionally witty definitions, with the latest new words from science, technology and contemporary culture.The 12th Edition includes over 300,000 distinct words, compounds, phrases and derived forms.
The intelligent word entry suggests possible correct spellings as you type, as well as listing words that sound the same or are often confused. Search features include:
- Alphabetical listing
- Spelling suggestions
- Sounds-like and often-confused
- Fast pattern-matching search (*, ?, vowel and consonant)
- Filter search results by noun, verb, adjective, adverbs
- Anagram solver
There are also standard bookmark, recent word and random word features. Works offline - no Internet connection is required.
The Chambers Dictionary is treasured by word-lovers and crossword enthusiasts for its majestic coverage of English and its tradition of sneaking in a sprinkling of light-hearted definitions. Alone among the single-volume dictionaries, it preserves a rich stock of words from our literary heritage as well as covering all the latest developments in contemporary English.
The integrated search features make Chambers dictionary the ideal crossword puzzle solver, as well as an extensive reference for the full range of English usage from historical novels to modern-day internet jargon.
The Chambers Thesaurus is also available as a separate app, and can easily be cross-referenced.
Raphael
Apr 11, 2012 12:28:57 PM
Fantastic Great to see the big red book on android
Ben
Apr 5, 2012 9:54:34 AM
Excellent! Crossword solvers (and setters) rejoice! Chambers on the go!
davekenyon
Mar 13, 2012 12:21:36 PM
Superb! Best app on my devices!!
owzat
Mar 12, 2012 10:58:22 AM
At last Now Android users have what iphone have had for ages. Great dictionary for all word lovers
Paul
Mar 11, 2012 12:32:49 AM
Good to see this on Android at last I use this e-dictionary regularly on my PC so an Android version is more than welcome - well worth the investment. Slight hiccup with Samsung Galaxy seems to have been resolved, with any antigalactic tendencies now removed.
BarryH
Mar 9, 2012 2:31:38 PM
Works well with Samsung Galaxy Note
Karen
Mar 9, 2012 3:27:44 AM
Chambers gone to pot Not working on Galaxy S2 - refuses to prepare database for first use after installation. Just closes the app. Can't even find a contact for android help on web page.
Eric
Mar 8, 2012 4:49:19 AM
Good offline dictionary! Like the anagram searching and offline aspects. You don't need to be online to use any of the functionality. Like all of the phrase definitions (things like "silver bullet"). Note it does have a British bent (it is Chambers after all) but it certainly lists all of the North American spellings as well (so although the main entry is "colour" there is no shortage of variations involving "color"). Well done app!