Quick Dictionary

search your dictionary cambridge on the go

Quick Dictionary: Your Cambridge Dictionary on the Go

Quick Dictionary is a highly useful Chrome extension that helps users quickly lookup words while web browsing. It uses the power of Dictionary Cambridge online to provide comprehensive word information, including its pronunciation in both US and UK dialects. This extension can be used via context menu or keyboard shortcut. It lets users listen to pronunciations, control auto-speak feature, and avoids overwhelming by reusing the same popup window for subsequent lookups.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.89
(94)
Version: 1.0.1 (Last updated: 2020-06-29)
Creation date: 2020-06-28
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • tts
Size: 65.48K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Very helpful for beginners and English learners
  • Improves vocabulary and language skills
  • Easy to use
  • Doesn't slow down the PC
  • Meets user expectations
Cons
  • Doesn't close the pop-up automatically
  • Hotkeys are not functioning for some users
Most mentioned
  • Helps improve English
  • Easy and friendly to use
  • A great tool for learning vocabulary
User reviews
Good, but doesn't close the pop-up automatically.
by wojtulace hoe, 2025-02-06

I cannot use the hotkeys.... It's the thing that makes me download this...
by Chi Hà, 2023-06-23

Super
by Roo'aa Roo'aa, 2022-09-14
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Quick Dictionary requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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