Merriam-Webster Dictionary Definition

This extension shows definition of selected word from Merriam-Webster Web API.
What is Merriam-Webster Dictionary Definition?
Merriam-Webster Dictionary Definition is a Chrome extension that allows you to quickly check the meaning of any word by simply right-clicking on it and accessing the definition from the Merriam-Webster website.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2022-02-18 due to Chrome Web Store policy violation
By: Yu Zhou
Users: 2,000+
Rating: 4.00 (5)
Version: 1.1 (Last updated: 2016-12-02)
Creation date: 2016-12-02
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very high risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • tabs
Size: 9.08K

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Extension summary

Right click to check word's definition on Merriam-Webster website

User reviews

Works well, except you have to drag the window open when it pops up.
by Mark Fisher, 2021-08-08

best ever
by A Google user, 2017-11-20
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Merriam-Webster Dictionary Definition may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Merriam-Webster Dictionary Definition is very likely to contain malware and should not be trusted. Avoid installing.

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