Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
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What it does
- Accessibility
- The LDOCE App Store listing says it supports Dyslexic mode and VoiceOver.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Collocations
- Its integrated Collocations Dictionary shows learners which words to use together.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Collocations and thesaurus
- The dictionary integrates a Collocations Dictionary and a thesaurus to help learners choose word combinations and expand vocabulary.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Definitions
- Pearson says the definitions are clear and adaptable for learners at every proficiency level.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Definitions and examples
- Pearson says Longman dictionaries use clear definitions and authentic English sentences to help learners understand words in context.checked 9 Oct 2026
- English varieties
- The dictionary covers both American and British English.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Grammar
- The dictionary includes expanded grammar information, including help with grammar patterns and verb tenses.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The LDOCE App Store listing says bookmarks can sync across devices via iCloud and that other applications can search through a public API.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- Pearson describes this dictionary as being for advanced learners and says it helps students produce more accurate English in writing and speaking.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Learner support
- Pearson describes Longman learner dictionaries as helping users learn vocabulary and understand words in context through definitions and authentic English sentences.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Offline access
- The LDOCE App Store listing says the app supports complete offline use.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English is for advanced learners and covers 230,000 words, phrases and meanings.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Search
- Longman dictionaries support efficient meaning searches focused on common usage.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- Pearson’s Longman dictionary page links to technical support and contact options.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Thesaurus
- An integrated thesaurus helps learners expand their vocabulary.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Usage insights
- Longman dictionaries include academic and situation-specific meanings with accessible word labels.checked 9 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English is a dictionary for advanced English learners, with 230,000 words, phrases and meanings.checked 9 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- 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.checked 9 Oct 2026
- App
- Pearson says users can download the Longman Dictionary App for access to the dictionary on the go.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Mobile and desktop app
- Pearson links to a Longman Dictionary app, and the LDOCE App Store listing says it supports iPhone, iPad and macOS.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Other app features
- The LDOCE App Store listing includes flashcards, word-of-the-day sets and a Share extension for searching inside other apps.checked 9 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 1844checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdomchecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Free website
- Pearson describes ldoceonline.com as a free dictionary website.checked 9 Oct 2026
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