Cambridge English Dictionary

Cambridge English Dictionary

By Cambridge University Press & Assessment (App)

The Cambridge English Dictionary is a digital reference tool providing access to 140,000 words, phrases, and definitions. It is designed to support English language learners in preparing for exams like IELTS and Cambridge English through integrated thesaurus sections and native-speaker audio.

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The App DNA

What makes this app unique?

For English language learners and students preparing for international proficiency examinations.

What does it look like?

Key features

SMART Thesaurusstandard

Provides related words, phrases, and synonyms for every definition to expand vocabulary.

Audio Pronunciationsstandard

Includes British and American English audio recordings by native speakers.

Offline Accessstandard

Allows users to access dictionary content and functionality without an active internet connection.

Exam Preparation Contentstandard

Features content informed by the Cambridge International Corpus specifically curated for IELTS, BEC, and Cambridge English exams.

How much does it cost?

freemium

Velocity

Dormant developmentShow more...

5 versions in history. Development pace: zombie.

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Who built it?

Cambridge University Press & Assessment (App)

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User Sentiment

What do users think recently?

How are ratings & reviews evolving?

Google Play
2.98 · 6k
App Store
2.61 · 279

Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.

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Competition

Competitive landscape for Cambridge English Dictionary

How's the Reference market?

The rivals identified

The Analyst's Read

Key takeaways for Cambridge English Dictionary

Where is it heading?

Bottom line

While the app is highly regarded for its comprehensive content, users report a lack of recent updates and missing modern UI features like dark mode.

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Marlvel.ai. “Cambridge English Dictionary Intelligence Report.” Updated Apr 19, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/apps/cambridge-english-dictionary

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