A Mobile Dictionary application allows you to carry around a digital equivalent of a heavy hardbound dictionary in your pocket with the luxury to look up any word, at any time you feel like it.
There are quite a few mobile dictionary applications out there, and surprisingly, a good number of java mobile dictionary apps too, but most of these high quality apps come at a nominal price.
I use Collin's Dictionary on my K800i and I think it's simply brilliant. It contains a large number of words, and the dynamic search feature that searches instantaneously as you type is a huge plus.
It also shows related words, synonyms, and antonyms, which makes it easier to remember the meaning of a particular word.
There are also audio pronunciations available, but I don't think they'll work on my phone, or a majority of other lower end handsets. But other than that, the app is perfect for quickly fishing out and looking up a word on the go.
Collin's Dictionary
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Or if you're just looking for a quick free fix, there are Free Mobile Dictionary downloads available too.
I've collected a few of them here:
Aard Dictionary
A simple dictionary. It also functions as an offline reader for Wikipedia pages... clever.
Arcus Dictionary
With over 165000 words defined, this is the best a free alternative can get. It also has dynamic search, which is a more than welcome feature in a free mobile dictionary app.
Foolish Dictionary
If you are not serious about learning the language but are just looking for a fun app, then this might be a good contender. Based on a book by Gideon Wurdz of the same name, this app contains witty and sarcastic comments about common words. Not recommended for your English test though..
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