WordWeb Dictionary Lookup

One-click lookup with WordWeb (wordweb.info, Windows only)

WordWeb Dictionary Lookup - One-Click Chrome Extension

"WordWeb Dictionary Lookup" is a Chrome extension enabling users to quickly access dictionary and thesaurus lookups. With a simple Ctrl+Right Click on any word, users can access WordWeb's extensive language reference resources. Additional features include a toolbar icon for text selection lookups, hotkeys for quick access, and an in-tool 'Replace' button for seamless text editing with synonyms or correct spellings. This extension requires WordWeb or WordWeb Pro 8.1 or higher for Windows (default option).
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Extension stats

Users: 40,000+
Rating: 4.75
(53)
Version: 0.0.1.6 (Last updated: 2017-05-08)
Creation date: 2017-05-08
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • nativeMessaging
  • activeTab
  • tabs
Size: 24.11K

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Extension summary

Enables one-click dictionary/thesaurus look up:

  • Ctrl+Right Click on a word on any page to look it up in WordWeb

  • Toolbar icon to open WordWeb with selected text, or look up word at the cursor in a edit box

  • Ctrl+Alt+W to open WordWeb with selected text, or active word in edit box

  • If you are editing text, you can use the Replace button in WordWeb to replace the word with a synonym or corrected spelling

Note that WordWeb or WordWeb Pro 8.1 or higher for Windows must be installed (default option). WordWeb is available separately from http://wordweb.info, free or Pro versions.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 useful for quick word look-ups
  • Has been used for many years by users
  • Multiple dictionaries and thesaurus available
  • Easy to use and user-friendly
  • Indispensable tool for writing and studying
Cons
  • Opens a separate window instead of displaying results in the browser
  • May not follow best practices for Chrome extensions
  • Privacy policy needs updating
Most mentioned
  • Long-term user satisfaction
  • Convenience of having synonyms and definitions at fingertips
  • Indispensable for writing and language expression
User reviews
"This extension may soon no longer be supported because it doesn't follow best practices for Chrome extensions." Why 'Google' alerts me? Would you like to clarify a bit more? ...as I'm using you (WordWeb) since 2K09 till date! Thanx with regards, MOLOY India - South East Asia in the geographical location else more precisely, my coordinates: 22.5083392,88.3687424
by Moloy K Chowdhury, 2024-10-31

Used this for years. I have a fairly good vocabulary, but much of what I read challenges me. Then, of course, when I write, I oftentimes need precision. Having synonyms at my fingertips saves time and therefore I'm less likely to lose my thread of thought.
by Muddleglum Smith, 2024-10-25

This app is so amazing. I can't remember exactly how long I have been using it but I bet it's been very useful to me.
by David Osei, 2024-03-08
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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