Instant Dictionary by GoodWordGuide.com

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Extension status: Featured

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Dictionary Bubble (Instant Dictionary): quickly lookup word definitions with audio pronunciation as you browse the web.

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Dictionary Bubble / Instant Dictionary

Since: Aug 11, 2012

With this extension, you can:

1) Double-click any word to view its instant definition in a small pop-up bubble.
2) Lookup the complete definition of words or phrases using the toolbar dictionary.
3) Perform a lookup for detailed definitions in the online dictionary.
4) One click access to Google search if the word/phrase is not found in the dictionary.
5) More advanced than Google Dictionary.
6) Works with Google Docs and Microsoft Office 365

IMPORTANT: The bubble will not work in tabs that were open prior to installation; such tabs must be refreshed. Also, note that all extensions are disabled on Chrome Web Store pages (including this page).

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Latest reviews

denis kirilov 2025-07-23: So cool It helped upskilling my friend's poor English level !
Samuel Robinson 2025-06-29: Good replacement for Google's discontinued dictionary that easily shows the definitions of a double clicked word on webpages. Word prefer an option for a dark theme. One website I know that doesn't work is Google Chrome store for some reason, I don't know why.
Legend Saud 2024-12-20: I came here because google chrome disabled MV2 extensions and so the Google Dictionary is unsupported. But the claim better than Google Dictionary is simply wrong as there is no shortcut like Alt+G to search from anywhere. (This is must for me). Other than that the ability to change font, background color, or different layouts (like concise mode) would be a great feature.
Plamen Parvanov 2024-07-08: The extension doesn't work with PDF files. If you open PDF file via Chrome, then the extension doesn't work, I have activated the option "Allow access to file URLs", but just doesn't work in PDF files I'd greatly appreciate fixing the issue
Munjarin Lamia 2024-06-23: Double clicking is not working. it's not showing anything. Reinstalled it but still same. Ver. 20.5 EDIT: Now working fine again
cw noway 2024-05-21: It pops up and blocks other popups, and there is no "X" close button in the top right corner to close it so we can see the other smaller popups. There needs to be a close button or there should be a way to drag/move it to a different location so we can see the smaller popups that this extension is on top of.
Harkirpa Singh 2024-05-21: Used to work well, but now the popup will not open at all on clicking extension icon in the bar.
Travis Kelsey 2024-04-25: When it actually has the definition to a word I'm looking up, the definition is often incomplete (if a better dictionary has 5 definitions for a word, this extension might only show 2). But the most common situation I face when using this extension is that it doesn't recognize the word at all. Words that are spelled correctly. Relatively common words. It won't matter. It doesn't have them. It also doesn't have any ability to attempt word-matching in case a word is spelled slightly wrong. And god forbid a word ends in "ing" or "s" etc. If the word is not in its base form, this extension won't know what to do with it.
Saph B. 2024-04-20: Best thing ever. I love it. It's so so so useful.
Moazzem Hossain 2024-03-02: in a word '' amazing'' best regards
Neha Kumari 2024-02-28: its bad dictionary for kids they are small and it cant read for you but its fair
daniel sinclair 2023-10-23: Worked as expected, configurable enough to be usable. Perfect.
daniel sinclair 2023-10-23: Worked as expected, configurable enough to be usable. Perfect.
mehedi mahbub 2023-09-23: This is the best dictionary
mehedi mahbub 2023-09-23: This is the best dictionary
Manny Reyes 2023-06-06: I like it. It would be a five start extension if the voice improved. It has gotten better and I am grateful but it still sound robotic compared to other extension. This gives more information on words that's why I keep using. Thank you for your work and this has amazing potential.
Manny Reyes 2023-06-06: I like it. It would be a five start extension if the voice improved. It has gotten better and I am grateful but it still sound robotic compared to other extension. This gives more information on words that's why I keep using. Thank you for your work and this has amazing potential.
Bob Builder 2023-03-12: Can I set which dictionary I want to use? Maybe I want to use Oxford or Stanford Dictionary? Maybe Webster's from a certain year?
Bob Builder 2023-03-12: Can I set which dictionary I want to use? Maybe I want to use Oxford or Stanford Dictionary? Maybe Webster's from a certain year?
Federico Avendaño 2022-12-31: Excelent Google Translate complement!
Federico Avendaño 2022-12-31: Excelent Google Translate complement!
Fizwan Ibrahim 2022-11-24: I added this on the base of users reviews hope it will work well ! Otherwise, every machinery have merit and demerits.
Fizwan Ibrahim 2022-11-24: I added this on the base of users reviews hope it will work well ! Otherwise, every machinery have merit and demerits.
J.T. Brown III 2022-09-19: Excellent 'Google Dictionary' replacement - Recommended! ❤
J.T. Brown III 2022-09-19: Excellent 'Google Dictionary' replacement - Recommended! ❤
Hansse 2022-09-10: I've been using this extension for about a year now. It's super easy to access and has been very helpful during my timed tests.
Hansse 2022-09-10: I've been using this extension for about a year now. It's super easy to access and has been very helpful during my timed tests.
Reza Mohammadi 2022-08-23: Does not work!!
Reza Mohammadi 2022-08-23: Does not work!!
punit jangra 2022-04-03: besttttttttttt
Kostya Ryabov 2022-02-19: Nice. But sometimes I got explanations of terms which used these terms.
Kostya Ryabov 2022-02-19: Nice. But sometimes I got explanations of terms which used these terms.
Just.Ricky 2022-02-03: This is exactly what I wanted, and I think the dev team knew that! lol Thank you for this app!
Just.Ricky 2022-02-03: This is exactly what I wanted, and I think the dev team knew that! lol Thank you for this app!
Nocturnal Owl Digitalist 2021-10-17: DOESNT WORK ANYMORE. Instant Dictionary by GoodWordGuide.com was once a good addon to replace already dead google dictionary. But now it doesnt work at all. Their site says "Error: Server Error The server encountered a temporary error and could not complete your request. Please try again in 30 seconds." and this is for past 6 months. Do visit their site which they have highlighted here "https://www.goodwordguide.com/" and you'll see same. Majority of times popup doesnt show meaning or is limited to some sites. Plus I cant see how to change tts voice it uses, the one it uses is horrible. I hope dev reads reviews and analyze issues accordingly. Will wait for one more month before I uninstall and report this not working addon.
Nocturnal Owl Digitalist 2021-10-17: DOESNT WORK ANYMORE. Instant Dictionary by GoodWordGuide.com was once a good addon to replace already dead google dictionary. But now it doesnt work at all. Their site says "Error: Server Error The server encountered a temporary error and could not complete your request. Please try again in 30 seconds." and this is for past 6 months. Do visit their site which they have highlighted here "https://www.goodwordguide.com/" and you'll see same. Majority of times popup doesnt show meaning or is limited to some sites. Plus I cant see how to change tts voice it uses, the one it uses is horrible. I hope dev reads reviews and analyze issues accordingly. Will wait for one more month before I uninstall and report this not working addon.
Chuchu Okeke 2021-09-24: Good but doesn't work on pdfs that are opened in chrome/edge/chromium
Chuchu Okeke 2021-09-24: Good but doesn't work on pdfs that are opened in chrome/edge/chromium
Luminerva 2021-09-15: About 80% I get an error that says "Server Error" making the extension completely useless. I'm sick of it. Uninstalling.
Luminerva 2021-09-15: About 80% I get an error that says "Server Error" making the extension completely useless. I'm sick of it. Uninstalling.
Raghubir Singh 2021-08-10: Please add double-click on the pop-up itself also for another pop-up. You could also include antonyms. Rest all dandy.
Raghubir Singh 2021-08-10: Please add double-click on the pop-up itself also for another pop-up. You could also include antonyms. Rest all dandy.
カオウィチャン 2021-07-02: Better than google dictionary. It gives more than one definition and some synonyms. Take for example the word "post". This word have many definition but google only give the one (noun) definition about it being a timber used to support something, while this extension is a little bit better in that it gives two definitions, a noun and a verb, and plus synonym words.
カオウィチャン 2021-07-02: Better than google dictionary. It gives more than one definition and some synonyms. Take for example the word "post". This word have many definition but google only give the one (noun) definition about it being a timber used to support something, while this extension is a little bit better in that it gives two definitions, a noun and a verb, and plus synonym words.
Monika Ramzy 2021-04-09: Since Google Dictionary stopped working, I've been looking for one to replace all it's functions. This one is very good but the only things it doesn't do is translate words from other languages or phrases. It would be great if it could give the translation from Google Translate when you select a foreign-language word or a phrase. Edit: For anybody else looking for a Google Dictionary replacement, I just spent most of my day downloading different extensions and my favourite was "Rememberry" because like Google Dictionary, it gives you definitions, word translations and phrase translations at the same time and it does it pretty smoothly. But if you don't need something to look up whole phrases, this one is perfect
Monika Ramzy 2021-04-09: Since Google Dictionary stopped working, I've been looking for one to replace all it's functions. This one is very good but the only things it doesn't do is translate words from other languages or phrases. It would be great if it could give the translation from Google Translate when you select a foreign-language word or a phrase. Edit: For anybody else looking for a Google Dictionary replacement, I just spent most of my day downloading different extensions and my favourite was "Rememberry" because like Google Dictionary, it gives you definitions, word translations and phrase translations at the same time and it does it pretty smoothly. But if you don't need something to look up whole phrases, this one is perfect
S K 2021-03-25: Hey man, great extension, if you could fix the bug that doesn't allow the definition to come up when a space is highlighted I would use it for a longer time. Here's an example: HIGHLIGHT(SPACE) <-- Highlighted/double-clicked this, doesn't work. HIGHLIGHT <-- I have to manually click and drag my cursor to the end of the word without the space for it to work. Thanks :)
S K 2021-03-25: Hey man, great extension, if you could fix the bug that doesn't allow the definition to come up when a space is highlighted I would use it for a longer time. Here's an example: HIGHLIGHT(SPACE) <-- Highlighted/double-clicked this, doesn't work. HIGHLIGHT <-- I have to manually click and drag my cursor to the end of the word without the space for it to work. Thanks :)
H G 2021-03-20: Saw from a review on GOOGLE DICT since that isnt working and this is GREAT love the synoymn addition woopeee
H G 2021-03-20: Saw from a review on GOOGLE DICT since that isnt working and this is GREAT love the synoymn addition woopeee

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