# Mem-App

> Mem-App is a dictionary and flashcards app for English and Spanish vocabulary. Every word you look up becomes a flashcard automatically, and spaced repetition schedules each review just before you would forget it.

Most people look up a word, feel they understand it, then forget it days later. Dictionary apps only handle the look-up and flashcard apps make you add every word by hand. Mem-App does both in one step.

- Built for adult migrants and intermediate-to-advanced learners who meet new words at work, in daily life, and in books, films and podcasts.
- Definitions with examples, synonyms and opposites; US and UK pronunciation and phonetics; English and Spanish.
- Adaptive spaced repetition with a 30-day review forecast; syncs across devices.
- Installable app (PWA) for Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows and macOS, plus the web at https://mem-app.com/app.
- Free word packs: ready-made lists (everyday life, work, IELTS and TOEFL, word levels) added to your flashcards in one go.
- Pricing: free for up to 50 words; Basic A$24/year (unlimited words, one list); Pro A$36/year (unlimited words and lists). Ad-free on every plan.

## Key pages

- [Home](https://mem-app.com/): what Mem-App is and how it works
- [Open the app](https://mem-app.com/app): free to start, no install needed
- [Pricing](https://mem-app.com/plans): Starter (free), Basic and Pro
- [Word packs](https://mem-app.com/packs/): free ready-made vocabulary lists
- [Blog](https://mem-app.com/blogs): learning tips, vocabulary guides and product updates

## Learning tips

- [How to Remember a Word: Why Your Brain Forgets (and How to Beat It)](https://mem-app.com/blogs/how-to-remember-a-word.md): Why new words fade, and how spaced repetition helps you remember more vocabulary with the least study time.
- [When is the best time to learn new words?](https://mem-app.com/blogs/best-time-to-learn-new-words.md): Why reviewing vocabulary shortly before sleep can help it stick, and how to fit quick reviews into spare minutes.
- [Why You Forget New Words (and How Spaced Repetition Fixes It)](https://mem-app.com/blogs/why-spaced-repetition-works.md): You can't remember a word after one look. Learn how Mem-App adapts review timing to you with spaced repetition and four simple ratings.

## Vocabulary guides

- [What Are Collocations? Why You Should Learn New Words in Sentences](https://mem-app.com/blogs/what-are-collocations.md): Collocations are words that naturally go together, like propound a theory or cope with stress. Here's why learning a word inside a real sentence is the fastest way to use it naturally.
- [Words for Generous: Adjectives from Giving to Munificent (Generous vs Liberal vs Lavish)](https://mem-app.com/blogs/words-for-different-levels-of-generosity.md): Words for generous, from mild to strong: giving, open-handed, liberal, lavish, bountiful and munificent, with meanings, examples and when to use each.
- [Stricken Synonym: Words from Uneasy to Devastated (Stricken Meaning, Struck vs Stricken)](https://mem-app.com/blogs/words-for-different-levels-of-stricken.md): Looking for a stricken synonym? Learn 7 words from uneasy to devastated, what stricken means, and the difference between struck and stricken.
- [Synonyms for Crowd: Words from Gathering to Multitude (Throng vs Crowd)](https://mem-app.com/blogs/words-for-different-levels-of-crowd.md): Looking for synonyms for crowd? Learn 6 words from gathering to multitude, with meanings, examples, opposites, and the difference between throng and crowd.
- [Words for Violent: Adjectives from Rough to Savage (Violent vs Aggressive, Brutal vs Savage)](https://mem-app.com/blogs/words-for-different-levels-of-violent.md): Looking for a better word for violent? Learn six adjectives from rough to savage, with examples, plus violent vs aggressive and brutal vs savage.
- [Synonyms for Important: Stronger Words from Noteworthy to Paramount (Important vs Crucial vs Essential)](https://mem-app.com/blogs/words-for-different-levels-of-important.md): Looking for synonyms for important? Learn 6 words from mild to strong, with meanings, examples, and the difference between important, crucial and essential.
- [Words for Many: Synonyms from Several to Myriad (Myriad vs Plethora)](https://mem-app.com/blogs/words-for-different-levels-of-many.md): Words for many: learn synonyms from several to myriad, with examples and tips, plus the difference between myriad, plethora and multitude.
- [Words for Confused: Adjectives from Puzzled to Disoriented (Plus Formal and Advanced Options)](https://mem-app.com/blogs/words-for-different-levels-of-confused.md): Looking for another word for confused? Learn six adjectives from puzzled to disoriented, with meanings, examples, and perplexed vs puzzled explained.
- [Words for Different Levels of “Collection”: From Handful to Trove](https://mem-app.com/blogs/words-for-different-levels-of-collection.md): Learn six English words for groups of things, from a small handful to a priceless trove, with meanings, examples and tips on when to use each one.
- [Words for Different Levels of Annoying (From Pesky to Intolerable)](https://mem-app.com/blogs/words-for-different-levels-of-annoying.md): Stop saying 'annoying' for everything. Learn seven English words for different levels of annoyance, from pesky to intolerable, with examples and tips.
- [Words for Different Levels of 'Defeat' in English](https://mem-app.com/blogs/words-for-different-levels-of-defeat.md): Learn 7 English words for losing, from a narrow miss to total destruction: edged out, beaten, humbled, trounced, crushed, vanquished and annihilated.
- [Words for Different Levels of “Stupid”: From Silly to Imbecilic](https://mem-app.com/blogs/words-for-different-levels-of-stupid.md): Learn 7 English words for “stupid”, from gentle to harsh, with meanings, examples and tips so you pick the right one and use it carefully.
- [Words for Different Levels of “Drink”: From Sip to Drain](https://mem-app.com/blogs/words-for-different-levels-of-drink.md): Stop saying “drink” for everything. Learn six English verbs, from sip to drain, that show how much, how fast and how eagerly someone drinks.
- [Words for Different Levels of “Fast”](https://mem-app.com/blogs/words-for-different-levels-of-fast.md): Go beyond “fast” and “quick”. Learn 7 English words, from brisk to instantaneous, and how to use each one naturally.
- [Words for Different Levels of “Beautiful”](https://mem-app.com/blogs/words-for-different-levels-of-beautiful.md): Stop saying 'beautiful' for everything. Learn seven English words, from appealing to exquisite, that show exactly how beautiful something is.
- [Words for Different Levels of “Weak”: From Delicate to Incapacitated](https://mem-app.com/blogs/words-for-different-levels-of-weak.md): Stop saying “weak” for everything. Learn six English words, from delicate to incapacitated, that show exactly how weak someone or something is.
- [Words for Different Levels of “Stressed”](https://mem-app.com/blogs/words-for-different-levels-of-stressed.md): Stop saying “I'm so stressed.” Learn six English words for different levels of stress, from uneasy to burned out, with meanings, examples and tips.
- [Words for Different Levels of “Say”: From Murmur to Proclaim](https://mem-app.com/blogs/words-for-different-levels-of-say.md): Stop using “say” for everything. Learn six English verbs, from murmur to proclaim, that show how quietly, formally or publicly something is said.
- [Words for Different Levels of “Happy”: From Content to Ecstatic](https://mem-app.com/blogs/words-for-different-levels-of-happy.md): Stop saying “happy” for everything. Learn six English words, from content to ecstatic, and when to use each one.
- [Words for Different Levels of “Tired”](https://mem-app.com/blogs/words-for-different-levels-of-tired.md): Stop saying “I’m so tired” every time. Learn 7 English words for tiredness, from drowsy to shattered, with meanings, examples and tips.
- [Words for Different Levels of “Cold”: From Cool to Frigid](https://mem-app.com/blogs/words-for-different-levels-of-cold.md): Stop saying “cold” for everything. Learn six English words, from cool to frigid, with meanings, examples and tips so you pick the right level.
- [Words for Different Levels of…: English Vocabulary Series](https://mem-app.com/blogs/words-for-different-levels.md): Explore the Words for Different Levels of… series: practical guides that help you choose the right English word, from gathering to multitude, appealing to exquisite, murmur to proclaim, delicate to incapacitated, drowsy to shattered, uneasy to burned out, uneasy to devastated, content to ecstatic, cool to frigid, decent to flawless, brisk to instantaneous, sip to drain, silly to imbecilic, edged out to annihilated, pesky to intolerable, handful to trove, puzzled to disoriented, noteworthy to paramount, and rough to savage.
- [Words for Different Levels of “Big”: From Sizeable to Astronomical](https://mem-app.com/blogs/words-for-different-levels-of-big.md): Stop saying “big” for everything. Learn six English words, from sizeable to astronomical, with meanings, examples and tips for each level.
- [Words for Different Levels of Good: From Decent to Flawless](https://mem-app.com/blogs/words-for-different-levels-of-good.md): Stop saying 'good' for everything. Learn seven English words that show exactly how good something is, from decent and solid to outstanding and flawless.

## Word pack collections

- [IELTS Academic vocabulary](https://mem-app.com/packs/collections/ielts-academic.md): Small packs of the topic words and task language that come up again and again in IELTS Academic reading, writing and speaking. Work through them in order, one pack at a time.
- [TOEFL vocabulary](https://mem-app.com/packs/collections/toefl.md): Small packs of the lecture topics and academic verbs that TOEFL reading, listening and writing use again and again. Work through them in order, one pack at a time.
- [Cambridge B2 First and C1 Advanced vocabulary](https://mem-app.com/packs/collections/cambridge-b2-c1.md): Word formation, collocations, fixed phrases, phrasal verbs and formal writing phrases for Cambridge B2 First and C1 Advanced.
- [DELE and SIELE B2 Spanish vocabulary](https://mem-app.com/packs/collections/dele-b2.md): Topic vocabulary, connectors and subjunctive expressions for the DELE and SIELE B2 Spanish exams, in small packs to work through in order.
- [Words for different levels of…](https://mem-app.com/packs/collections/levels-of.md): Ladders of words from mild to strong, from our Words for different levels of… series. Learn a whole ladder so you know exactly when to use each word.

## Word packs

- [Words to describe personality](https://mem-app.com/packs/words-to-describe-personality.md): B1, 18 words
- [Words for feelings beyond happy and sad](https://mem-app.com/packs/words-for-feelings.md): B2, 18 words
- [Meeting vocabulary](https://mem-app.com/packs/meeting-vocabulary.md): B2, 18 words
- [Job interview words](https://mem-app.com/packs/job-interview-words.md): B2, 18 words
- [Phrasal verbs for work](https://mem-app.com/packs/phrasal-verbs-for-work.md): B2, 18 words
- [Phrasal verbs for everyday life](https://mem-app.com/packs/phrasal-verbs-for-everyday-life.md): B1, 18 words
- [Commonly confused words](https://mem-app.com/packs/commonly-confused-words.md): B2, 18 words
- [British vs American English](https://mem-app.com/packs/british-vs-american-english.md): B1, 18 words
- [Spanish false friends for English speakers](https://mem-app.com/packs/spanish-false-friends.md): A2, 18 words, Spanish
- [Spanish connectors and linking words](https://mem-app.com/packs/spanish-connectors.md): B1, 17 words, Spanish
- [Words to use instead of "very"](https://mem-app.com/packs/words-instead-of-very.md): B2, 18 words
- [Words to use instead of "said"](https://mem-app.com/packs/words-instead-of-said.md): B2, 18 words
- [Advanced words to describe personality](https://mem-app.com/packs/advanced-personality-adjectives.md): C1, 15 words
- [Spanish words with no English equivalent](https://mem-app.com/packs/spanish-words-no-english-equivalent.md): C1, 15 words, Spanish
- [Negotiation and persuasion words](https://mem-app.com/packs/negotiation-and-persuasion.md): C1, 15 words
- [Workplace idioms](https://mem-app.com/packs/workplace-idioms.md): C1, 15 words
- [Common idioms for everyday conversation](https://mem-app.com/packs/common-idioms.md): C1, 15 words
- [Advanced collocations](https://mem-app.com/packs/advanced-collocations.md): C1, 15 words
- [Formal verbs instead of everyday ones](https://mem-app.com/packs/formal-verbs.md): C1, 15 words
- [Ways to say "look"](https://mem-app.com/packs/ways-to-say-look.md): C1, 15 words
- [Ways to say "walk"](https://mem-app.com/packs/ways-to-say-walk.md): C1, 15 words
- [Sophisticated words for C2 English](https://mem-app.com/packs/c2-sophisticated-words.md): C2, 15 words

## Getting started

- [New Email Login Feature in Mem-App: Flexibility at Your Fingertips!](https://mem-app.com/blogs/email-otp.md): Mem-App now supports email login, allowing users to sign in with an OTP sent to their email, in addition to Google sign-in. Linked accounts will have a shared vocabulary list, keeping progress in sync across both login methods.
- [Why and How to Use Mem-App](https://mem-app.com/blogs/why-and-how.md): Discover how Mem-App can help you instantly look up word meanings, correct pronunciations, and much more, all while using spaced repetition to help you memorize new vocabulary effectively. Learn why Mem-App is the perfect companion for anyone looking to master English, whether for work, study, or casual conversation.
- [How to Install Mem-App on Android Mobile](https://mem-app.com/blogs/install-android-app.md): Discover how to get Mem-App on your Android phone or tablet. With a quick visit to our website and a few taps, you'll have the app ready on your home screen for easy vocabulary building.
- [How to Install Mem-App on iPhone, iPad or MacOS](https://mem-app.com/blogs/install-ios-app.md): Find out how to install Mem-App on your iPhone or iPad using Safari. A few taps will add the app to your home screen, giving you convenient access to your vocabulary lists and flashcards.
- [How to Install Mem-App on Windows](https://mem-app.com/blogs/install-windows-app.md): How to install Mem-App on your Windows device easily by using Google Chrome. A few simple steps will place the app icon on your desktop and allow you to pin it to your taskbar for quick access.
- [Guest-User Feature](https://mem-app.com/blogs/guest-user.md): Mem-app introduces the "Guest User" feature, allowing users to access the app's dictionary and flashcards without signing in. While guest access is limited to one week and device-specific, users can seamlessly transfer their progress to a new account upon sign-in.

## Optional

- [New: Word Packs, Ready-Made Vocabulary Lists You Can Add in One Go](https://mem-app.com/blogs/word-packs.md): Word packs are ready-made vocabulary lists for everyday life, work, IELTS and better word choice. Untick the words you already know and add the rest to your Mem-App flashcards in one go.
- [Introducing Our New Subscription Plans!](https://mem-app.com/blogs/new-subscription-model.md): We are thrilled to announce our new subscription model at Mem-App! Start with a free account, or get a premium account with our Basic or Pro plan, designed to fit your unique learning pace. Whether you're a casual learner or a power user, our new plans unlock unlimited words, extra lists, and advanced features while keeping your experience entirely ad-free.
- [Faster Lookups with Progressive Definition Loading](https://mem-app.com/blogs/progressive-load-definitions.md): We've supercharged the dictionary lookup! Definitions now load progressively, giving you instant access to meaning while richer content loads in the background. Is it magic? No, just smart engineering.
- [Smart Install Prompts for iOS](https://mem-app.com/blogs/ios-smart-install-prompt.md): We've introduced smart install prompts for iOS to make adding Mem-App to your home screen easier than ever.
- [Interactive Product Tour: Master Mem-App in Minutes](https://mem-app.com/blogs/product-tour.md): Discover how to use Mem-App effectively with our new interactive product tour. Learn to lookup words, manage definitions, and master your spaced-repetition reviews.
- [Welcome to Mem-App Resources: A Better Way to Find Help & Guides](https://mem-app.com/blogs/resource-hub-update.md): We’ve renovated our content hub! The Blog is now "Resources," organized into clear categories to help you find exactly what you need—whether you're just getting started or looking for power-user tips.
- [New Feature: Select Difficulty Before Submit — Take Your Time to Choose](https://mem-app.com/blogs/select-difficulty-before-submit.md): Mem-App now offers an optional setting that lets you select a difficulty level first, then confirm it with a second click. This gives you time to think before submitting, reducing accidental selections and giving you more control over your review flow.
- [Sentence Pronunciation - Hear Words in Context](https://mem-app.com/blogs/sentence-pronunciation.md): Mem-App now lets you hear example sentences pronounced with a single click. Learn how words are used in real contexts by listening to complete sentences, making vocabulary acquisition more natural and effective.
- [New Feature: Personalised Review Intervals — Smarter, Adaptive Memorisation](https://mem-app.com/blogs/dynamic-interval.md): Mem-App now adapts review schedules based on how easily you remember each word. Choose between four response options — Easy, Good, Hard, or Forgot — and the app automatically adjusts the next review interval using your personal ease factor. Smarter intervals mean faster learning and longer-lasting memory
- [New Feature: Smarter Review Sessions with Word Navigation Bar](https://mem-app.com/blogs/review-session-bar.md): Smarter review sessions are here! Mem-App now features an interactive word bar during your reviews, letting you skip, revisit, or jump ahead in your review session at any time. Whether you're pressed for time or want to adjust a response, the new flexibility puts you in control of your vocabulary learning.
- [New Feature: Learn Spanish or English with Mem-App!](https://mem-app.com/blogs/spanish.md): Learn English or Spanish with Mem-App’s latest feature! Set either Spanish or English as your base language, see real usage examples with translations, and grow your vocabulary with personalised flashcards and smart spaced repetition. All in one sleek, bilingual learning app
- [Personalised Word Review with New Mem-App Features](https://mem-app.com/blogs/customised-review.md): Learn how Mem-App’s new custom review sessions let you choose words to review anytime. Whether catching up or staying ahead, take charge of your vocabulary practice and learn more effectively.
- [Advanced Word List Filtering - Due Date](https://mem-app.com/blogs/due-filter.md): Mem-App introduces advanced word list filtering, allowing users to filter words by review due dates or the number of days until the next review. This update offers better control over vocabulary management, making it easier to stay on top of scheduled reviews.
- [Stay on Top of Your Word Limit with Mem-App's Real-Time Update!](https://mem-app.com/blogs/limit-warn.md): Mem-App now notifies users on the Free Starter Plan when they’re approaching their 50-word limit. This feature helps users track their vocabulary progress and make informed choices about upgrading to the Standard Plan, offering a 1,000-word limit. Perfect for staying in control of your word list!
- [New Feature Update: Word Rank Summary & Review Progress Bar](https://mem-app.com/blogs/rank-summary.md): Discover Mem-App's latest features: the Word Rank Summary Graph and the Review Progress Bar. Visualize your vocabulary growth, see the distribution of word ranks, and track your review progress to make your learning journey even more efficient and engaging!
- [Performance Improvements: Faster Word Lookup and Adding to Your Vocabulary List](https://mem-app.com/blogs/faster-add.md): We've improved Mem-App's performance! Word lookups are now faster, and adding new words to your vocabulary list is almost instantaneous. Enjoy a smoother experience as you expand your vocabulary effortlessly.
- [Performance Enhancements to Make Your Mem-App Experience Faster](https://mem-app.com/blogs/restructure.md): We've made key performance improvements to Mem-App! Now, you can transition between word reviews faster, use less bandwidth with cached word definitions, and get ready for a fully offline experience in an upcoming update.
- [The New Settings Page: Customize Your Mem-App Experience](https://mem-app.com/blogs/settings-page.md): Discover the new Settings Page on Mem-App, where you can now personalize your vocabulary review experience with account-level and device-level controls. Adjust display names across devices, and customize how word details appear during reviews to fit your learning preferences.
- [Visualize Your Progress with Scheduled Reviews Graph](https://mem-app.com/blogs/scheduled-review-graph.md): Mem-App's new Scheduled Reviews Graph offers a visual overview of your upcoming vocabulary reviews over the next 33 days, with a focus on helping you track and manage your learning progress. The graph uses a grayscale to represent word ranks, allowing you to easily see which words require more attention. Stay on top of your vocabulary-building journey with this powerful new tool!
- [Contextual Hints for Word Lookup](https://mem-app.com/blogs/context-hint.md): Mem-App's new feature allows users to provide contextual hints in parentheses during word lookups, offering precise definitions based on the given context. This enhancement, combined with auto-corrected spelling mistakes, improves efficiency and learning by delivering relevant meanings quickly, even for very specific contexts like "clutch (bird)."
- [Review on Demand: Enhancing Your Vocabulary Retention](https://mem-app.com/blogs/review-on-demand.md): Discover Mem-App's new Review on Demand feature, allowing users to review any word in their vocabulary list at any time. This flexibility, combined with our efficient spaced repetition algorithm, ensures personalised and effective vocabulary retention. Learn more in our latest blog post!
- [Dual Phonetics and Pronunciations](https://mem-app.com/blogs/dual-phonetics-pronunciations.md): A new feature in Mem-App released that lets you see and hear both American and British English phonetics and pronunciations, along with spelling variations. This update enriches your vocabulary learning experience by offering a more comprehensive understanding of English.
- [Time Zone Support for Spaced Repetition Algorithm](https://mem-app.com/blogs/timezone-support.md): Mem-App has enhanced its spaced repetition algorithm to account for users' local time zones. This update aligns with the scientifically proven spaced repetition method.
- [Welcome to the Mem-App Blog!](https://mem-app.com/blogs/blog-start.md): We're excited to announce the launch of the Mem-App Blog, your new resource for vocabulary building, language learning, and memorization techniques. Expect vocabulary tips, effective learning strategies, app updates, and inspiring user stories. Stay tuned for regular updates and join us in making language learning enjoyable and accessible for everyone.