World Book Dictionary

World Book Dictionary is a super handy dictionary for Mac OS X, packed with over 240,000 entries! It offers more features than the built-in dictionary on OS X, making it a great tool for quick language learning. Whether you're a student, teacher, parent, or just someone wanting to brush up on their English, this app has got your back.

Features of World Book Dictionary

This awesome app was put together by the editors of the popular World Book Encyclopedia. It's designed to help everyone from native speakers to those learning English as a second language.

Easy Navigation and Learning

The World Book Dictionary makes learning new words fun and easy! You can simply click on any word in a definition to pop open its meaning in a new window. No more endless searching!

History at Your Fingertips

If you forget a word's meaning, don't worry! The dictionary keeps track of everything you've searched for in an accessible history window. Just two clicks and you're back where you left off.

Pronunciation Made Easy

Another cool feature is the automatic pronunciation option. When you click on a word, it will read it out loud in a robot voice. You can even set it up to read the entire definition aloud if that helps you learn better!

Color-Coded Definitions

To make things clearer, you can color-code different types of words in definitions. For example, antonyms could be green while synonyms might be yellow. This makes understanding definitions much simpler!

Compare Definitions Easily

You can also compare different word definitions side-by-side by opening them in separate windows. This way, you can see multiple meanings at once without any hassle.

Related Words and Categories

A big plus with the World Book Dictionary is that it shows similar words and related entries organized into categories like "similar words," "exact matches," "found in examples," and "found in definitions." This feature really helps expand your vocabulary!