10 great back-to-school apps

5. Dictionary.com Dictionary & Thesaurus

Apple iTunes Store
The Dictionary.com app both defines words, and offers synonyms and antonyms.

Remember the days when a dictionary definition required lugging out a huge Merriam-Webster volume, then searching slowly for the word while reciting the A-B-C’s under your breath? Those days are long gone, and will soon become part of the uphill-both-ways canon.

Lucky for everyone, online dictionaries are now also available for smart phones. This app version is a combination of Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com. The app itself is pretty simple with more than 2 million definitions, synonyms, and antonyms, as well as daily content including a Word of the Day feature. It can be a real asset for students, parents, or anyone who wants to find the right word.

Recommended ages: Middle school and up

Compatibility: iPhone, iPad, and Android

Cost: Free

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