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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English vs Tagaini Jisho
Both stand on online dictionaries. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1
Longman pairs a broad learner dictionary with grammar, collocation and thesaurus support. Its free website and offline app access offer different ways to consult it.
Visit Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Tagaini Jisho combines dictionary lookup with tools for organizing and reviewing study entries. It is a desktop option for learners who want kanji animations and printable offline materials.
Visit Tagaini JishoThe facts
| Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English | Tagaini Jisho | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ldoceonline.com | tagaini.net |
| On online dictionaries | #19 of 39 | #23 of 39 |
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English: what it does well
- Covers 230,000 words, phrases and meanings.
- Includes audio pronunciation and usage examples.
- Integrated collocations dictionary and thesaurus.
- Free website and complete offline app use.
- Supports Dyslexic mode and VoiceOver.
What to know first
- Complete offline use is listed for the app.
- The iOS listing names iPhone, iPad and macOS support.
Tagaini Jisho: what it does well
- Search filters include part of speech and JLPT level
- Save entries with tags and notes
- Tracks progress in remembering saved entries
- Includes animations for more than 6,000 kanji
- Prints foldable booklets for offline review
What to know first
- No mobile apps are listed
- Interface is available in English or French
- Dictionaries are only partially translated into other languages
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