Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
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Spec sheet
- 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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