Merriam-Webster English-to-English Dictionary

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

What is Merriam-Webster English-to-English Dictionary?

The 'Merriam Webster Dictionary' is a free, open-source Chrome extension offering quick and accurate definitions. It is particularly useful for users seeking English definitions, emphasizing simplicity and efficiency. Key features include effortless definition retrieval, search history tracking and compatibility with all OpenDictionary APIs. Use the extension’s search box for quick results and capturing highlighted text. It also comes with a convenient bubble button for easy access to definitions. Note that this tool is a dictionary, not a translator.

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By: Behnam Azimi

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Users: 60,000+ ▲ 10.00K

Rating: 4.59 (83) ▲ 1 new ratings

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

# 3628 ▲ 376

Other rankings

#1400 in Tools ▲ 7

#3 in dictionary keyword 50

#10 in definition keyword 32 ▼ 5

#15 in define keyword 3 ▲ 1

#36 in phrase keyword 6 ▲ 5

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Extension summary

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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

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

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

Cons

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

Most mentioned

Very useful for learning IELTS
Best dictionary extension I've ever used
Magnifying glass icon can be accidentally clicked

Recent reviews

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Connor Button, 2024-11-11

BẢO TRẦN QUỐC, 2024-11-02

Not free—unless your time spent making it work is worth $0. Pros: + Opens a small over-the-page window for quick word lookup Cons: - The treasure is limited, so it doesn't find or define all words - Made by developers for developers. Hear me out: After a while, it stopped working, saying I needed to put in an "API key," with no further information provided. So, I went searching. Perplexity instructed me to create an account on their developer website (https://dictionaryapi.com/), but the website directed me to start with the "products" page. The products page didn't seem to include anything related to extension APIs, so I clicked on a strangely located "register" link to follow Perplexity's solution. I closed the registration page the moment I saw the form! It fails basic UX and accessibility standards, and it's ridiculously long, with fields that aren't relevant for consumers or single users. I felt so cheated because when you factor in the time spent getting this extension to work, it actually makes it very expensive and NOT FREE.