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User count 4,000,000+ 100,000+
Average rating 4.36 4.25
Rating count 13,686 448
Last updated 2024-04-23 2024-02-08
Size 49.33K 209.92K
Version 4.2.1 15.7
Short description
View definitions easily as you browse the web. Dictionary Bubble (Instant Dictionary): quickly lookup word definitions with audio pronunciation as you browse the web.
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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:

  1. Double-click any word to view its definition in a small pop-up bubble.
  2. View the complete definition of any word or phrase using the toolbar dictionary.
  3. 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:

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Dictionary Bubble / Instant Dictionary

NOTE: Currently only English Dictionary and English Wikipedia are supported.

With this extension, you can:

  1. Double-click any word to view its instant definition in a small pop-up bubble.
  2. Lookup the complete definition of words or phrases using the toolbar dictionary.
  3. Perform lookup for detailed definitions in online dictionary.
  4. One click access to Google search if the word/phrase is not found in dictionary.
  5. More advanced than Google Dictionary.
  6. 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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