You can do it in three simple steps: Type the word that you want to save to the Android dictionary. Long-press or double-tap the word you want to be added. Tap on “Add to dictionary.” That’s it!

English Dictionary, offline, free on Android, is the simplest of the apps. Its interface is a search box at the top and space below for word definitions.

There are many offline dictionary apps that you can download either from the Google Play Store or the App Store for Android or iOS. But the task only begins when you search for the best apps.

If you're familiar with the iOS pop-up dictionary, you may wonder why the same functionality isn't built into Android. On iOS, you can select words in most apps, and easily access their definition.

The Android versions of the apps and Merriam-Webster's iOS app can all be used offline, which should come in handy when you're on a plane or in a remote location without Internet access.

The apps aren’t great and most of the features are hidden behind the paywall. If you don’t intend on spending the admittedly exorbitant $19.99 for the premium version, then we recommend you pass.

Merriam-Webster App for Android offers a most important feature &#151 offline access. One can simply refer to the dictionary offline, without any need to connect to the internet or WiFi.

Figure B Deleting words from your personal dictionary. If you want an easier means to locate your personal dictionary, you can install the User Dictionary Manager (UDM) app from the Google Play Store.

Dictionary.com, along with its affiliate Thesaurus.com, is one of the leading online word-reference sites. And the Dictionary.com app is just as good. When you open the app, you see a very simple ...