WordWeb Dictionary Lookup

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

What is WordWeb Dictionary Lookup?

"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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By: https://wordweb.info

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Users: 40,000+

Rating: 4.75 (51)

Version: 0.0.1.6 (Last updated: 2017-05-08)

Creation date: 2017-05-08

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

nativeMessaging
activeTab
tabs

Size: 24.11K

Email: wo*****@wordweb.info

URLs: Privacy policy

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 4464 ▼ 85

Other rankings

#6681 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 7 #21 in lookup keyword 17 ▼ 1 #82 in dictionary keyword 55 ▲ 2

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Summary

Analyze keywords

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

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Helpful for learning and understanding new words
User-friendly interface and easy to use
Convenient with quick look-up feature
Cross-device functionality (mobile phones, laptops, desktops)
Includes multiple dictionaries and a thesaurus with pronunciation feature

Cons

Issues with privacy policy mentioned by users needing updates
Some users prefer in-browser definitions instead of opening the application window
Only English language support, limiting for non-English speakers or multilingual users

Most mentioned

Ease of use and user-friendly
Useful for learning and improving vocabulary
Cross-device compatibility and consistency
Opening an external application window instead of in-browser lookup
Desire for improvements in privacy policy and additional features

Recent reviews

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.

David Osei, 2024-03-08

This app is amazingly helpful and easy to use. I have been using it for more than three years now. Learning big words at the just one click. Thanks to WordWeb team

Olamilekan Babalola, 2024-01-16

Love this App. Been learning BIG words for many years now. Thank you WordWeb!

Nick Els, 2023-12-10

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Safety

Risk impact

WordWeb Dictionary Lookup may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.