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.

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By: dictionary-extension-dev

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Users: 4,000,000+

Rating: 4.36 (13,683)

Version: 4.2.0 (Last updated: 2024-04-04)

Creation date: 2020-04-16

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

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Size: 49.33K

Email: di*****@google.com

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 104 ▼ 4

Other rankings

#2 in Tools

#1 in definition keyword 38

#1 in dictionary keyword 55

#2 in google keyword 97

#10 in install keyword 98 ▼ 1

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Summary

Analyze keywords

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

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

helpful for schoolwork and fast definitions
saves time for looking up definitions
ability to translate words and phrases
option to hold a trigger key and highlight multiple words for translation
access to main dictionary through 'More' hyperlink

Cons

pronunciation does not work reliably
does not work with pdf files
sometimes crashes
only shows one translation, no alternative meanings
no updates for the past 3 years

Most mentioned

pronunciation not working
double click no longer working for lookup
inaccurate definitions in Google Translate
no updates for 3 years
useful for schoolwork

Recent reviews

Great Extension - however I would love to see it expand beyond just the English dictionary. 1. Be able to sync the extension history of words across browsers 2. Be able to lookup medical terms or other professional terms that we come across on the web. Hope they keep developing this extension and do not sunset it.