Dictionary, Thesaurus & Reference
Quick access to reference pages on thefreedictionary.com and freethesaurus.com.
What is Dictionary, Thesaurus & Reference?
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For dictionary definitions, highlight a word and use the right-click menu. This will open a reference page on thefreedictionary.com.
When you need a synonym or other reference, type a word or phrase into the Popup and press Enter. By default, the keyboard shortcut for opening the Popup is Alt+T. To change the shortcut, paste this into the address bar: chrome://extensions/shortcuts
To open a reference page from the address bar, type "ref" and press Tab. By default, your query will be opened in the same reference you last used; other references will be listed below. Only English language references are available from the address bar.
All languages supported by thefreedictionary.com are available in this extension. See the Options page for details (right-click the toolbar button and select "Options").
This extension is not affiliated with thefreedictionary.com or freethesaurus.com.
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Pros
- Convenient and easy to use with just a right-click
- Quick definition or synonym access
- Multiple ways to find definitions and synonyms
- Does not require extensive permissions to read & write on all websites
Cons
- Some users may find it cluttered compared to other dictionaries
- One user reports it did not work at all
- Some synonyms provided may not be satisfactory
Most mentioned
- Ease of use
- Quick access to definitions and synonyms
- Includes urban language
- Cute dinosaur icon
- Helpful for writing and finding wordplay variations
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Dictionary, Thesaurus & Reference is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.
Risk likelihood
Dictionary, Thesaurus & Reference may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.
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