Merriam Webster Dictionary
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Discover the world of words with our FREE open-source Merriam-Webster's dictionary extension!
Uncover English-to-English definitions swiftly and effortlessly. Its simple search box ensures you access definitions seamlessly without losing focus on your content.
⚠️ Note: This extension is a powerful dictionary tool for defining words and phrases, NOT a translator. Perfect for quick and accurate definitions,
✩✩ Key Features ✩✩
1️⃣ Effortless Definition Retrieval:
- Quickly get results within a user-friendly search box, whether by typing or selecting.
- Capture highlighted text from your browser effortlessly – select a text, open the box, and get instant results.
- Enhance efficiency with a convenient bubble button; a single button click near the selected text will show the definitions
2️⃣ Access to the main definitions page
- Direct link in results for main definitions page
User reviews
- Extremely useful and handy for learning
- Great for non-native English users and learners
- Allows saving words for reference
- Convenient double-click word lookup
- Links to the Merriam-Webster website directly
- Limited to 20 word searches before requiring payment
- Icon/button placement interferes with other extensions
- Error handling issues reported
- Need to sign up for an API key, requiring some technical proficiency
- Very useful for learning IELTS
- Best dictionary extension I've ever used
- Magnifying glass icon can be accidentally clicked
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Merriam Webster Dictionary may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.
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