Instant Dictionary by GoodWordGuide.com
Dictionary Bubble (Instant Dictionary): quickly lookup word definitions with audio pronunciation as you browse the web.
What is Instant Dictionary by GoodWordGuide.com?
The Chrome Extension, 'Instant Dictionary by GoodWordGuide.com' provides an effortless way to enrich your vocabulary while you browse the internet. Double-click to see instant definitions in a small pop-up bubble, look up detailed definitions online, or use one-click access to Google search when a word isn't found. This utility extension works seamlessly with Google Docs and Microsoft Office 365, providing more advanced capabilities compared to Google Dictionary. A must-have tool for an enriching browsing experience.
Extension stats
Users: 90,000+
Rating: 4.23
(452)
Creation date: 2020-03-27
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
Size: 137.22K
Email: we*****@goodwordguide.com
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
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Extension summary
Dictionary Bubble / Instant Dictionary
NOTE: Currently only English Dictionary and English Wikipedia are supported.
With this extension, you can:
- Double-click any word to view its instant definition in a small pop-up bubble.
- Lookup the complete definition of words or phrases using the toolbar dictionary.
- Perform lookup for detailed definitions in online dictionary.
- One click access to Google search if the word/phrase is not found in dictionary.
- More advanced than Google Dictionary.
- Works with Google Docs and Microsoft Office 365
IMPORTANT: The bubble will not work in tabs that were open prior to installation; such tabs must be refreshed. Also, note that all extensions are disabled on Chrome Web Store pages (including this page).
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Pros
- Extremely useful for quick word definitions
- Configurable and easy to access
- Provides more information than other dictionaries
- Good replacement for Google Dictionary
- Helpful during timed tests
Cons
- Does not work with PDF files
- Popup interface can block other popups without a close button
- Inconsistent word recognition and incomplete definitions
- Voice feature sounds robotic
- Some users report it not working at all
Most mentioned
- Does not work
- Best dictionary
- Voice improvement needed
- Popup issues
- Word recognition problems
Recent reviews
The extension doesn't work with PDF files.
If you open PDF file via Chrome, then the extension doesn't work, I have activated the option "Allow access to file URLs", but just doesn't work in PDF files
I'd greatly appreciate fixing the issue
Double clicking is not working. it's not showing anything. Reinstalled it but still same. Ver. 20.5
EDIT: Now working fine again
Extension safety
Risk impact
Instant Dictionary by GoodWordGuide.com is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.
Risk likelihood
Instant Dictionary by GoodWordGuide.com has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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