WordCue

word·cue /ˈwɝd ˌkju/ noun

A new English word every time you pick up your phone.

WordCue puts a word under your clock. You see it dozens of times a day, so it sticks without cramming. Tap it for the meaning, real examples, pronunciation and a translation into your language.

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Free · iPhone and iPad · No account, no ads

How it works

  1. A word card in WordCue: drip, with its meaning, the Spanish translation estilazo and three examples

    1Tap the word

    Pronunciation and IPA, a plain meaning, synonyms and three natural examples. The translation into your language is right below, here in Spanish.

  2. A lesson question: pick the meaning of rent-free

    2A one-minute lesson

    Each day brings a few new words and the ones due for review. Miss one, and it comes back tomorrow.

  3. Done for today: a one-day streak

    3Keep the streak

    Finish the lesson to keep your streak going. A free freeze every week covers the day you miss.

Pick the English you need

Eleven packs, from everyday words to the phrases people use at work. Words from the packs you pick come to your widget, your feed and your reminders.

Support

How do I add the widget?
Touch and hold your Lock Screen, tap Customize, then Lock Screen. Tap Add Widgets and pick WordCue. In the app, Settings → Lock Screen widget → Show me how walks you through it.
How do I change the translation language?
Open Settings → Native language. In the same place you can turn translations off, or hide them on the widget only.
How do I delete my data?
Your words and history are stored only on your phone, so deleting the app deletes them. To stop anonymous usage statistics, go to Settings → Privacy.
Something else?
Write to hello@wordcueapp.com. If something is broken, mention your iPhone model and iOS version.
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