Google Dictionary (by Google)
View definitions easily as you browse the web.
What is Google Dictionary (by Google)?
Google Dictionary (by Google) is a powerful tool that enhances your browsing experience by providing quick, easy access to word definitions. This extension supports various languages and even stores a history of the words you've looked up for practice later. Additionally, it translates foreign words to your preferred language automatically. However, be advised that this extension will not work in tabs that were opened prior to its installation. Hence It's advised to revisit such tabs or restart Chrome for better functionality.
Stats
Users: 3,000,000+
Rating: 4.36
(13,649)
Creation date: 2020-04-16
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
Size: 48.51K
Email: di*****@google.com
Stats date:
Chrome-Stats Rank
# 132
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Summary
IMPORTANT:
- The pop-up bubble will not work in tabs that were open prior to installation. After installing this extension, either reload your open tabs or restart Chrome.
- Note that all extensions are disabled on Chrome Web Store pages (including this one). Do not test the extension on this page; it will not work!
- If the extension is not working for you, please make sure it's up to date. Visit chrome://extensions/, click the "Update extensions now" button, then restart Chrome.
With this extension, you can:
- Double-click any word to view its definition in a small pop-up bubble.
- View the complete definition of any word or phrase using the toolbar dictionary.
- Store a history of words you've looked up, so you can practice them later.
Foreign words are automatically translated to your language of choice.
Supported dictionaries:
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- Easy to use
- Useful for learning and translating
- Good pronunciation feature
Cons
- Pronunciation feature not always working
- Sometimes inaccurate definitions
- Popup not functioning properly
Most mentioned
- Pronunciation feature not working
- Popup stuck on 'Searching...'
- Inaccurate definitions for non-English words
Recent reviews
This extension has always ben one of my favorites, but for the past several months, it just stays stuck on "Searching..." forever. Not sure why. I just tried reinstalling it but nothing. Will update review once it gets fixed.
It is great. Very easy to use. Pronunciation works great.
pronunciation doesnt work when i click audio symbol
Safety
Risk impact
Google Dictionary (by Google) is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.
Risk likelihood
Google Dictionary (by Google) has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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