Merriam Webster Dictionary

Find English definition of words effortlessly and free of charge.

What is Merriam Webster 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

View on Chrome Web Store

Users: 30,000+

Rating: 4.77 (60) ▲ 1 new ratings

Version: 2.9 (Last updated: 2023-11-21)

Creation date: 2022-06-04

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

storage
contextMenus

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 815.10K

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

URLs: Website

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 5166 ▲ 10

Other rankings

#896 in Tools ▼ 14

#21 in definition keyword 38 ▲ 1

#30 in phrase keyword 4

#34 in dictionary keyword 60 ▲ 2

#39 in define keyword 3 ▲ 2

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Summary

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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

User reviews summary

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

Quick and easy access to definitions
Helpful learning tool
Developer is responsive and helpful
Useful in searching word meanings
Can get word meanings directly from the selected text

Cons

Issues with the magnifying glass icon being too close to the selection
Issues with the extension opening tabs immediately after text selection
Needs to signup for API key
Issues with dictionaryapi.com registrations
Lack of right click search option

Most mentioned

Ease of use
Helpful for learning
Developer responsiveness
Fast and functional
Needs improvements in specific features

Recent reviews

nice extension! i liked saving words to reference back later

Suresh Pradhana, 2024-04-11

花莲到基隆cool, 2024-01-06

good

Reg UG, 2024-03-21

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Safety

Risk impact

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.