WordCue: Clear in Context
Met an English word on a sign, in a chat, in a show? Get the meaning you actually met, explained in simple English at your level.
Download on the App StoreFor iPhone. Free to start.
- Pick the meaning you metMost words mean several things. WordCue lists the senses, with a tiny example for each, and you pick the one from your situation.
- Explained, not translatedOne or two plain sentences at your level (A2, B1 or B2), a real spoken example, and slang and idioms handled honestly.
- Type it, photo it, or say itPaste a word, photograph a sign, a menu or subtitles, or just say it out loud.
- Save it, hear itSaved words keep their explanation and open offline. Plus adds native-speaker pronunciation.
Free and Plus
Free: 5 lookups a day, including words from the built-in offline dictionary.
Plus: unlimited requests within fair use and native-speaker pronunciation. $5.99 a month or $39.99 a year; the yearly plan starts with a 7-day free trial.
Prices in US dollars and may vary by country. Subscriptions are billed through Apple and can be cancelled any time in your Apple ID settings.