# Definitions.net

> Get instant dictionary definitions for any word or term that hits you anywhere on the web!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/definitions-net](https://chrome-stats.com/d/definitions-net)

## Overview

- **ID:** `definitions-net`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** STANDS4
- **Category:** search-tools,language-support,other
- **Daily users:** 467
- **Weekly downloads:** 3
- **Rating:** 4.35 / 5 (17 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.7
- **Last updated:** 2019-12-17
- **First published:** 2018-02-12
- **Size:** 574 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/definitions-net/)
- **Website:** [https://www.definitions.net/contact.php](https://www.definitions.net/contact.php)

## Description

Definitions.net is a free, multilingual Chrome extension that delivers instant dictionary definitions from a variety of authoritative sources including the Random House College Dictionary, Princeton WordNet, Wiktionary, Webster Dictionary, U.S. National Library of Medicine, and the Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms.

With Definitions.net, simply select any word or term on any webpage and click the extension icon to see all relevant definitions in a pop-up. This tool enhances web browsing by providing quick and comprehensive word meanings without needing to open a separate dictionary site. It supports users across languages and domains for an efficient and seamless experience.

## Rankings

- #5,269 — Overall
- #225 — Language Support
- #3 — definition
- #7 — defi
- #13 — define
- #22 — term

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `storage`
- `contextMenus`

### Content script matches

- `*`
- ``
- `www.definitions.net`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

### Pros

- Offers definitions that other major dictionaries do not have
- Provides pronunciation and examples for words
- Handy extension for quick lookups

### Cons

- Inconvenient access method (needs toolbar click instead of double-click)
- Clutters toolbar and requires overflow menu access
- Long name for the extension

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