# Dictionary

> Online and offline Dictionary and Thesaurus with every word you look up

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tfd.mobile.TfdSearch](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tfd.mobile.TfdSearch)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.tfd.mobile.TfdSearch`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** TheFreeDictionary.com – Farlex
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 13,754,310
- **Rating:** 4.72 / 5 (292,387 ratings)
- **Version:** 16.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-12-08
- **First published:** 2010-03-11
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 36 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tfd.mobile.TfdSearch)
- **Website:** [http://www.thefreedictionary.com](http://www.thefreedictionary.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.thefreedictionary.com/privacy-policy.htm](http://www.thefreedictionary.com/privacy-policy.htm)

## Description

The Dictionary Chrome extension offers a versatile and free online and offline dictionary and thesaurus with millions of trusted definitions, including Webster's, Roget's, and American Heritage. Features include English and multilingual offline access, synonyms, antonyms, word of the day, idioms, slang, medical, legal, scientific, and financial dictionaries, plus audio pronunciations and example sentences. Users benefit from translation services in over 40 languages, engaging word games like Spelling Bee and Hangman, and an intuitive interface that allows word lookups from any app or webpage via highlighting or voice search. Additionally, the extension supports customization, bookmarking, social sharing, and advanced search options. Through a partnership with the World Food Program, users contribute to feeding hungry children simply by using the app. This comprehensive tool, trusted by top publishers, makes vocabulary building and language exploration easy and enjoyable for everyone.

## Rankings

- #10,632 — Overall
- #4 — definition
- #4 — dictionary
- #10 — thesaurus
- #17 — define

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.tfd.mobile.TfdSearch.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users consistently praise Dictionary as a comprehensive, high-quality reference with broad word coverage and strong offline usefulness. It’s valued for aiding learning (idioms, histories) and for its extra features like built‑in games and quizzes. Long-time users report reliable performance across devices. Common drawbacks are intrusive ads in the free version and offline reliability that can depend on the device OS. Overall, it’s regarded as a top dictionary with some tradeoffs.

### Pros

- Very comprehensive and high-quality dictionary with extensive word coverage.
- Good offline dictionary; works offline (though reliability can depend on OS).
- Useful for learning—idioms, histories, and rich reference material.
- Includes games and quizzes that enhance learning and engagement.
- Long-term reliability and cross-device usage; used for years with positive sentiment.

### Cons

- Advertisements in the free version can be intrusive.
- Offline functionality can vary by device/OS, leading to inconsistent offline use.
- Some users report ad-related issues or unwanted behavior linked to ads.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tfd.mobile.TfdSearch)