The Free Dictionary
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About
The Free Dictionary is ranked #3 of 39 in online dictionaries on Inferse. It runs on Android, API, Browser extension, iOS, macOS, Web. There is a free plan.
Compared on online dictionaries
- Free plan
- Yesthefreedictionary.com
- Audio pronunciation
- Yesthefreedictionary.com
- Usage examples
- Yesthefreedictionary.com
- Translation lookup
- Yesthefreedictionary.com
- Offline access
- Yesthefreedictionary.com
- Mobile apps
- ios_androidthefreedictionary.com
- Languages covered
- 14thefreedictionary.com
Facts
- Reference library
- The site brings together dictionaries, a thesaurus, specialized reference works, encyclopedias, literature references, and a search engine.thefreedictionary.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Multilingual content
- The app offers dictionaries in 13 other languages and translations from English into more than 40 languages.apps.apple.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Vocabulary tools
- The app includes word and idiom of the day, audio pronunciations, example sentences, etymologies, and word games.apps.apple.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Offline lookup
- The app provides free offline English dictionary and thesaurus content; additional offline dictionaries in other languages are available in the Pro version.apps.apple.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Bookmarks and sync
- Users can save bookmarks and sync them across devices in the app.apps.apple.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The app listing says other apps can access The Free Dictionary through API calls and directs developers to contact Farlex for instructions.apps.apple.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Support
- The app listing directs users with problems or questions to the Feedback option in Settings to email [email protected].apps.apple.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Privacy disclosure
- Apple's listing says the developer indicated that location, identifiers, usage data, and diagnostics may be used for tracking across other companies' apps and websites; Apple says this information has not been verified.apps.apple.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Android data safety
- Google Play reports that the Pro app may collect personal info and app activity, encrypts data in transit, and allows deletion requests.play.google.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Publisher and audience
- Farlex describes itself as an independent, privately held provider of online reference products whose flagship properties are visited by millions of people each month.farlex.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Business partnerships
- Farlex says customized partnerships are available to websites with at least one million monthly visitors.farlex.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Advertising limit
- Farlex lists a $10,000 minimum for direct advertising and says it does not accept ads for adult products or services or suggestive ads for any services.farlex.com · 29 Sept 2026
- No trial
- The app listing says the app is not a trial version and that users get its stated included content free; it describes extra language offline dictionaries as Pro features.apps.apple.com · 29 Sept 2026
Company
- Founded
- 2004thefreedictionary.com · 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, United Statesthefreedictionary.com · 28 Sept 2026
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5.9 WordReference $1.67/mo first paid tier Where it ranks on Inferse
- Best Online Dictionaries in 2026#3 of 39
Sources
- thefreedictionary.com/_/hp/Controls/printer-friendly2.aspx· checked 29 Sept 2026
- apps.apple.com/us/app/dictionary/id379450383· checked 29 Sept 2026
- play.google.com/store/apps/details· checked 29 Sept 2026
- farlex.com· checked 29 Sept 2026
- thefreedictionary.com· checked 28 Sept 2026



