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Dictionary Lookup

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CRX ID
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Status
  • Live on Store
Description from extension meta

Look up any word in an inline frame with a simple click and without leaving the page.

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Dictionary Lookup
Description from store

This extension that allows you to quickly look up definitions of words and phrases in a clean inline box. The definitions come from Wiktionary, but have been preprocessed to reduce formatting and provide faster lookup. Hold a modifier key (Alt on Windows, Command on Mac, Ctrl on Linux) and double-click or select any word to look it up - an inline box will open to the dictionary entry of that word, usually including examples, audio pronunciation and synonyms.

You can also lookup manually-entered queries using a shortcut which displays a small query form.

NOTES:
1. After installing, pages already open will not work for looking up - just refresh them and it'll be solved.
2. The Chrome Extensions Gallery pages don't allow lookup (or any on-page extensions) for security reasons.
3. This extension does not add a toolbar icon.

Icon:
http://www.iconarchive.com/show/buuf-icons-by-mattahan/Dictionary-icon.html
Created by Paul Davey, used as per the Creative Commons BY-NC-SA license.

If you want to select different dictionaries, try Inline Search & Lookup:
https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/pebegifiepdlicjchldkdlmbohhhpcfi

Latest reviews

Harkirpa Singh
If it's gonna fetch left-wing propaganda from google dictionary anyway, then what's the point of this as a separate extension? Might as well just use google dictionary extension.
Adam W
I love this extension. It works perfectly for me, it's quick, doesn't mess up, provides at least a basic definition for every word I've tried it on. All that said, I wish it had an additional feature. I think it would be handy to have a link to search Wikipedia for that word, somewhere beside the word itself, maybe beside where the audio file is linked. It can just say "Wikipedia" or "Search Wikipedia", and it'll open a new tab showing the search results for that word in Wikipedia.
Adam W
I love this extension. It works perfectly for me, it's quick, doesn't mess up, provides at least a basic definition for every word I've tried it on. All that said, I wish it had an additional feature. I think it would be handy to have a link to search Wikipedia for that word, somewhere beside the word itself, maybe beside where the audio file is linked. It can just say "Wikipedia" or "Search Wikipedia", and it'll open a new tab showing the search results for that word in Wikipedia.
Tamás Kálvin
Highly customizable. But for some words it doesn't show pronunciation, wonder why?
Tamás Kálvin
Highly customizable. But for some words it doesn't show pronunciation, wonder why?
Aleksei
Very good! But I give 2 stars because of stupid "modal-on-click" behavior which cannot be disabled
Aleksei
Very good! But I give 2 stars because of stupid "modal-on-click" behavior which cannot be disabled
Mahdi MM
It is all good, but there is something irritating for me. It is common for me to lookup a new word but there are some unknown new words in the definition itself, so I double click on those words but the definition box reopens above the current definition box. I will end up scrolling up a couple of times so I lose the position of the original unknown words. I would prefer much if the new definition box opened in the same position where the last one is open.
Mahdi MM
It is all good, but there is something irritating for me. It is common for me to lookup a new word but there are some unknown new words in the definition itself, so I double click on those words but the definition box reopens above the current definition box. I will end up scrolling up a couple of times so I lose the position of the original unknown words. I would prefer much if the new definition box opened in the same position where the last one is open.
Crownvalen
The dictionary itself is great but the words that show phonetic spelling are scarce despite the Wiktionary page having them available and also it doesn't specifies the accent of each spelling which is really confusing
Crownvalen
The dictionary itself is great but the words that show phonetic spelling are scarce despite the Wiktionary page having them available and also it doesn't specifies the accent of each spelling which is really confusing
Jon Lee
能否支持在打开的pdf文件页面也可以查词呢?谢谢!
Vesko Penev
One of the best dictionaries available. Able to look up older Archaic words and such found in the Bible Thanks!
Vesko Penev
One of the best dictionaries available. Able to look up older Archaic words and such found in the Bible Thanks!
Joel
There's a problem with the extension: frequently when I open Chrome, the options page for this extension automatically opens in a new tab. It's not useful at all, it's just an annoying tab I have to close all the time. If it weren't for that, I'd give 5 stars. It seems to only happen after I restart my computer (I have Windows 10) and then open Chrome.
Joel
There's a problem with the extension: frequently when I open Chrome, the options page for this extension automatically opens in a new tab. It's not useful at all, it's just an annoying tab I have to close all the time. If it weren't for that, I'd give 5 stars. It seems to only happen after I restart my computer (I have Windows 10) and then open Chrome.
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Love it but: 1- Save button in settings is just in a weird place! Who puts the save button at the right edge? I have been changing settings and wondering why it wasn't working until I accidently saw the save button lol 2- Please make an option for the bubble to go away without animation (fade). Thanks for the great extension!
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Love it but: 1- Save button in settings is just in a weird place! Who puts the save button at the right edge? I have been changing settings and wondering why it wasn't working until I accidently saw the save button lol 2- Please make an option for the bubble to go away without animation (fade). Thanks for the great extension!
Abhinav kumar
I loved that it shows the pronunciation of words which is a plus. Also the ability to search any words with keyboard shortcut is also lit. But Pop up action should be instant, instead of fading in animation. And also For some words synonyms does not appear. Overall it's great and one of the best out there.
Abhinav kumar
I loved that it shows the pronunciation of words which is a plus. Also the ability to search any words with keyboard shortcut is also lit. But Pop up action should be instant, instead of fading in animation. And also For some words synonyms does not appear. Overall it's great and one of the best out there.
Sean Gilbertson
This is exactly what I wanted -- an extension that will show me _multiple_ definitions when I double-click on words on a web page. Works great on my Mac! Thank you for making this, Max!
Sean Gilbertson
This is exactly what I wanted -- an extension that will show me _multiple_ definitions when I double-click on words on a web page. Works great on my Mac! Thank you for making this, Max!
Chenghao ZHU
Great. But why ctrl+q scroll the page to the top? It's unexpected.
Chenghao ZHU
Great. But why ctrl+q scroll the page to the top? It's unexpected.
Jehosheba Yoram
It's not working. It never did for the past year. I click on a word and nothing shows up.
Jehosheba Yoram
It's not working. It never did for the past year. I click on a word and nothing shows up.
David a
Fantastic. It uses sentences, synonyms, pronunciations, and great definitions! Get it.
David a
Fantastic. It uses sentences, synonyms, pronunciations, and great definitions! Get it.
Luca Gentile (Cyclorbit)
It uses a lot of memory
Luca Gentile (Cyclorbit)
It uses a lot of memory
Wesley Hatler
Have you thought about porting this over to Edge? I have for myself but restarting the browser results in it breaking because it isn't signed. I think Edge users can benefit from this as there currently is no extension of its kind available
Wesley Hatler
Have you thought about porting this over to Edge? I have for myself but restarting the browser results in it breaking because it isn't signed. I think Edge users can benefit from this as there currently is no extension of its kind available
Santiago Restrepo
je ne sais pas comment l'utilisser
Mobin Skaria
Best Dictionary of all time.
Mobin Skaria
Best Dictionary of all time.
黄圣达
如果能保存翻译记录就好了..
Markus
Does only seem to pull English definitions from Wiktionary. Does not work for other languages. This is counter intuitive because Wiktionary contains a lot of information about a lot of languages.
Markus
Does only seem to pull English definitions from Wiktionary. Does not work for other languages. This is counter intuitive because Wiktionary contains a lot of information about a lot of languages.
Md Minhajul Islam
this is certainly cool but need improvement about voice output
Md Minhajul Islam
this is certainly cool but need improvement about voice output
Tarek Ahmed
I realized that this extension interferes with the proper loading of some PDF files and causes them not to load at all.
Tarek Ahmed
I realized that this extension interferes with the proper loading of some PDF files and causes them not to load at all.
Jin Wang
This app interferes with pdf viewer in chrome! Got to fix this bug.
Jin Wang
This app interferes with pdf viewer in chrome! Got to fix this bug.
Frank Mio
No longer will I have to copy-paste words onto a separate page. Just alt-click and definition appears. Perfect.
Frank Mio
No longer will I have to copy-paste words onto a separate page. Just alt-click and definition appears. Perfect.
Zii Heem
Alt + Mouse click, easy, simple. Like it
Zii Heem
Alt + Mouse click, easy, simple. Like it
Zaid Siddiqui
It' great, but I wish there was an option so the popup would just instantly go away instead of fade away.
Zaid Siddiqui
It' great, but I wish there was an option so the popup would just instantly go away instead of fade away.