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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

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What it does
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English is a dictionary for advanced English learners, with 230,000 words, phrases and meanings.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pearson.com
Purpose
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English is for advanced learners and covers 230,000 words, phrases and meanings.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pearson.com
Intended users
Pearson describes this dictionary as being for advanced learners and says it helps students produce more accurate English in writing and speaking.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pearson.com
Integrations
The LDOCE App Store listing says bookmarks can sync across devices via iCloud and that other applications can search through a public API.Read 9 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Support
Pearson’s Longman dictionary page links to technical support and contact options.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pearson.com
Headquarters
London, United KingdomRead 28 Sep 2026 · ldoceonline.com
Founded
1844Read 28 Sep 2026 · ldoceonline.com
Accessibility
The LDOCE App Store listing says it supports Dyslexic mode and VoiceOver.Read 9 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Android app data safety
The Google Play listing for Pearson’s Longman Dictionary of English says no data is shared with third parties and no data is collected.Read 9 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
App
Pearson says users can download the Longman Dictionary App for access to the dictionary on the go.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pearson.com
Collocations
Its integrated Collocations Dictionary shows learners which words to use together.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pearson.com
Collocations and thesaurus
The dictionary integrates a Collocations Dictionary and a thesaurus to help learners choose word combinations and expand vocabulary.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pearson.com
Definitions
Pearson says the definitions are clear and adaptable for learners at every proficiency level.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pearson.com
Definitions and examples
Pearson says Longman dictionaries use clear definitions and authentic English sentences to help learners understand words in context.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pearson.com
English varieties
The dictionary covers both American and British English.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pearson.com
Free website
Pearson describes ldoceonline.com as a free dictionary website.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pearson.com
Grammar
The dictionary includes expanded grammar information, including help with grammar patterns and verb tenses.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pearson.com
Learner support
Pearson describes Longman learner dictionaries as helping users learn vocabulary and understand words in context through definitions and authentic English sentences.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pearson.com
Mobile and desktop app
Pearson links to a Longman Dictionary app, and the LDOCE App Store listing says it supports iPhone, iPad and macOS.Read 9 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Offline access
The LDOCE App Store listing says the app supports complete offline use.Read 9 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Other app features
The LDOCE App Store listing includes flashcards, word-of-the-day sets and a Share extension for searching inside other apps.Read 9 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Search
Longman dictionaries support efficient meaning searches focused on common usage.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pearson.com
Thesaurus
An integrated thesaurus helps learners expand their vocabulary.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pearson.com
Usage insights
Longman dictionaries include academic and situation-specific meanings with accessible word labels.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pearson.com
Writing and speaking
The dictionary is intended to help students produce more accurate English in both writing and speaking.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pearson.com

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