Dictionary Lookup
Look up any word in an inline frame with a simple click and without leaving the page.
What is Dictionary Lookup?
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Summary
This extension that allows you to quickly look up definitions of words and phrases in a clean inline box. The definitions come from Wiktionary, but have been preprocessed to reduce formatting and provide faster lookup. Hold a modifier key (Alt on Windows, Command on Mac, Ctrl on Linux) and double-click or select any word to look it up - an inline box will open to the dictionary entry of that word, usually including examples, audio pronunciation and synonyms.
You can also lookup manually-entered queries using a shortcut which displays a small query form.
NOTES:
- After installing, pages already open will not work for looking up - just refresh them and it'll be solved.
- The Chrome Extensions Gallery pages don't allow lookup (or any on-page extensions) for security reasons.
- This extension does not add a toolbar icon.
Icon: http://www.iconarchive.com/show/buuf-icons-by-mattahan/Dictionary-icon.html Created by Paul Davey, used as per the Creative Commons BY-NC-SA license.
If you want to select different dictionaries, try Inline Search & Lookup: https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/pebegifiepdlicjchldkdlmbohhhpcfi
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Pros
- Multiple definitions provided
- Ability to search any words with keyboard shortcut
- Shows pronunciation of words
- Highly customizable
Cons
- Uses a lot of memory
- Interferes with proper loading of some PDF files
- Modal-on-click behavior cannot be disabled
- Issues with displaying phonetic spelling and accent
Most mentioned
- Interferes with proper loading of some PDF files
- Uses a lot of memory
- Wish for a link to search Wikipedia
- Issues with phonetic spelling and accent
- Modal-on-click behavior
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Risk impact
Dictionary Lookup may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.
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Dictionary Lookup has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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