Merriam-Webster English-to-English Dictionary

Find precise English-to-English definitions effortlessly and for free with this intuitive dictionary extension.

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Merriam-Webster Dictionary Extension

"Merriam-Webster English-to-English Dictionary" is a free, open-source Chrome extension designed for swift and seamless retrieval of English-to-English definitions without distraction. It offers a user-friendly search box, history tracking, and pause video features, ensuring efficient word exploration while maintaining focus. Sign up for a dictionaryapi.com account for unlimited access and customize your experience with various options. Perfect for anyone seeking clarity in definitions while browsing.

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By: Behnam Azimi

Users: N/A

Rating: 4.61

(87)

Version: 3.0.0 (Last updated: 2024-11-16)

Creation date: 2022-06-04

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

storage
contextMenus

Size: 182.27K

Email: bh*****@gmail.com

Ranking

# 169,786 ▼ 35

Other rankings

#1457 in Tools ▼ 2

#14 in dictionary keyword 82

#22 in definition keyword 81

#52 in define keyword 78 ▲ 1

#76 in phrase keyword 20 ▲ 1

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Extension summary

Analyze keywords

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

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Pros

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

Cons

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

Most mentioned

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

User reviews

Yuvraj Deshmukh, 2025-01-11

Pawan, 2024-12-30

what api key i should use? i always use dictionarry to learn new vocab, i always want to know the real use of the new word im learning, so I know where to put it, i prefer easy to understand exapmles also, and synonyms,and the conjugation is needed also, and the adjective, noun, verb of the word also, thanks