Merriam-Webster Dictionary Extension
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Discover the world of words with this FREE, open-source Merriam-Webster Dictionary extension, without switching tabs or getting distracted.
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 is a powerful dictionary tool for defining words and phrases, NOT a translator.
⚠️ Note: While this extension is free, users need to sign up for a dictionaryapi.com account to generate their own API key for unlimited access. (More details in extension settings.)
✩✩ 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
User reviews
- Convenient to use for quick word lookup
- Provides definitions, synonyms, and conjugation of words
- Easy to use after setting up the API key
- Useful for learning vocabulary, especially for students
- General satisfaction with the content provided
- Requires an API key which can be confusing to set up
- Limited to 20 word searches before needing payment
- Popup interface can be small and intrusive
- Poor UX in the registration process for the API key
- Inability to customize button or popup location interferes with other extensions
- API key setup issues
- Limited to 20 uses for free version
- Popup size and location problems
- General usability and convenience
- Mixed feelings about being free versus cost of time spent
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Merriam-Webster English-to-English Dictionary requires very minimum permissions.
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Merriam-Webster English-to-English Dictionary has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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