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The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary offers an extensive collection of the English language, covering a wide range of words, phrases, and definitions. Here are its key features:
Extensive Content
Based on the 20-volume Oxford English Dictionary, it includes over **600,000 words**, capturing language from across the English-speaking world, including North America, the UK, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and the Caribbean.
Updated Vocabulary
This edition includes **2,500 new words** and meanings derived from ongoing research by Oxford Dictionaries and the Oxford English Corpus.
Historical Coverage
It encompasses vocabulary from **1700 to the present day**, as well as significant earlier works from authors like Shakespeare, John Milton, the Authorized Version of the Bible, and Edmund Spenser's *Faerie Queene*.
Diverse Language Types
The dictionary excels in featuring all forms of English, including slang, dialects, technical terms, historical references, literary vocabulary, as well as rare and obsolete words.
Quotations and Antedatings
Over **80,000 quotations** illustrate the use of words throughout history, along with numerous newly discovered antedatings.
Insightful Background
Includes a unique introductory essay on the **History of English** by renowned language commentator David Crystal, offering valuable insights into the evolution of the language.
Advanced Search
Equipped with advanced search tools typically found in high-quality language apps, enriching the user experience.
Engage your learning experience with specialized features designed to enhance vocabulary:
Favorites Option
Create custom folders with selected words from the comprehensive entries.
Recent List
Quickly review previously looked-up words for easier retention.
Word of the Day
Discover a new word each day to expand your vocabulary.
Home Screen Widget
View random words effortlessly at a glance.
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Offline mode for looking up words without an internet connection
Premium support for faster assistance with any app issues
Ad-free experience
With a focus on global English and diverse types of terminology, the latest edition serves both general readers and academics alike, ensuring a top-tier scholarly tool.
Finding words is straightforward, thanks to an intuitive interface that combines several effective search tools:
Search Autocomplete
Predictive text helps you find words quickly as you type.
Keyword Lookup
Search within compound words and phrases efficiently.
Fuzzy Filter
Correct spelling mistakes automatically, or use wildcards (*) for flexibility.
Camera Search
Look up words directly using your device’s camera viewfinder.
Voice Search
Use your voice to find entries when unsure about spelling.
Tap to Translate
Quick translations in other apps.
Sharing Capability
Easily share definitions via installed applications.
Contains over 600,000 words and definitions from various English-speaking regions.
Updated with 2,500 new entries based on ongoing research.
Covers vocabulary from 1700 to today, including classic literature.
Comprehensive in slang, dialects, technical, and historical terms.
Features 80,000+ quotations and many newly discovered antedatings.
Includes David Crystal's unpublished essay on the History of English.
NEW! Translation functionality integrated with other Android apps.
By providing unmatched depth and accessibility, the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary remains an essential tool for anyone interested in mastering the nuances of the English language.