WordWeb Dictionary Lookup - One-Click Chrome Extension
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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
- 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
- Opens a separate window instead of displaying results in the browser
- May not follow best practices for Chrome extensions
- Privacy policy needs updating
- Long-term user satisfaction
- Convenience of having synonyms and definitions at fingertips
- Indispensable for writing and language expression
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WordWeb Dictionary Lookup requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
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WordWeb Dictionary Lookup has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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