InstaWord

Learn new words on the go as you surf through the web. Select the word and InstaWord gives you the meaning, synonyms and usage.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2022-05-12
By: acekyd
Users: 238
Rating: 4.20 (5)
Version: 2.0 (Last updated: 2016-02-07)
Creation date: 2016-02-07
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • http://www.dictionaryapi.com/*
  • tabs
  • storage
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • <all_urls>
Size: 89.96K

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Extension summary

InstaWord makes learning new words much easier, you no longer have to leave the page you are reading to a dictionary or thesaurus to understand the word. All you have to do is highlight or select the word, then click on the InstaWord icon on your toolbar and InstaWord gives you the meaning, synonyms and usage example. And with that, you have learnt a new word.

User reviews

Doesn't work.
by Christopher Swantner, 2018-09-02

Change the creepy text color! Apart from that, this should be at the top of the search results!
by abhishek shah, 2017-10-06

Love it!!! Really fast and easy to use!
by Ikechi Michael, 2017-05-11
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Extension safety

Risk impact

InstaWord requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

InstaWord may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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