Access a digital English explanatory dictionary with over 600 000 phrases, words, and definitions. Additionally, browse over 80000 quotations, more than 100000 etymologies and audio pronunciation. Perform pattern searches as well as enter spelling suggestions.
Based on the 20-volume Oxford English Dictionary, the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary contains an incredible one-third of the coverage of the Oxford English Dictionary.
Features include:
-Over 600 000 words, phrases, and definitions
-80 000 quotations illustrating words in use throughout the centuries
-85 000 audio pronunciations
-100 000 etymologies
-Pattern search and spelling suggestions
-Full Text Search and Random Word
No internet connection is required, and you can use the OS X Services feature to look up selected words in most programs.
