Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English vs The Free Dictionary
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
ldoceonline.com
The Free Dictionary
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| Figure | Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English | The Free Dictionary |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 6 |
| Spec score · Online Dictionaries | 7.7 (#22) | 8.8 (#5) |
| Founded | 1844 | Farlex says it was founded in 2004, while TheFreeDictionary launched in 2003. |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom | Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Integrations | The LDOCE App Store listing says bookmarks can sync across devices via iCloud and that other applications can search through a public API. | The app listing says other apps can access The Free Dictionary through API calls and directs developers to contact Farlex for instructions. |
| Support | Pearson’s Longman dictionary page links to technical support and contact options. | The help page invites questions and complaints and says users can contact Farlex for assistance. |
| What it does | Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English is a dictionary for advanced English learners, with 230,000 words, phrases and meanings. | The service combines dictionary, thesaurus, encyclopedia and reference searching with a customizable portal. |
Plans
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
No plans published.
The Free Dictionary
- Classic free appFree
- The Free Dictionary appFree
- The Free Dictionary websiteFree
- Ad-free upgrade$5.99, paid once
- Ad-free upgrade$5.99, paid once
- Dictionary Pro$9.99, paid once
In their own words
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
The Free Dictionary
The Free Dictionary brings together dictionaries, a thesaurus, specialized reference works, encyclopedias, literature references, and a search engine. Its app adds audio pronunciations, example sentences, etymologies, word games, and a daily word and idiom. It offers dictionaries in 13 other languages and translations from English into more than 40 languages. The app provides free offline access to English dictionary and thesaurus content; offline dictionaries in other languages are Pro features. Users can save bookmarks and sync them across devices. The website and app are free, while the app includes ads and in-app purchases. Listed one-time options are 5.99 USD for an ad-free upgrade and 9.99 USD for Dictionary Pro, which includes ad-free use, offline dictionaries, and translations. It is available on Android, iOS, macOS, and the web. Other apps can access it through API calls; developers are directed to contact Farlex for instructions. The app directs users with questions or problems to Feedback in Settings for email support.