Definitions.net

Definitions.net

Get instant dictionary definitions for any word or term that hits you anywhere on the web!

What is Definitions.net?
Definitions.net is a powerful Chrome extension that serves as a multilingual dictionary. It provides users with instantaneous definitions from many reputable online reference resources including Random House College Dictionary, Princeton WordNet, Wiktionary, and more. By simply selecting a word on a webpage and clicking on the extension icon, users are presented with an array of definitions available for that word.
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Stats
Users: 5,000+
Rating: 4.91 (11)
Version: 1.0.8 (Last updated: 2020-05-21)
Creation date: 2020-05-20
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • contextMenus
Size: 552.96K
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Summary

Definitions.net is a free multilingual dictionary that provides instant definitions from many respected reference resources such as the Random House College Dictionary, Princeton WordNet, Wiktionary, Webster Dictionary, U.S. National Library of Medicine, DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms and more.

To use this extension simply select a word on any web page you're visiting and click on the extension icon. A pop-up window will open with all possible definitions for the selected word.

Note: The extension will not work in tabs that were open prior to installation. After installing this extension, either reload your open tabs or restart Chrome.

User reviews
This extension is great for doing research with hard to understand words with my schoolwork. It helps me understand what the text is talking about and now I can have a trusted site at my finger-tips. Great Work all!
by Abby Abby, 2020-10-11

Extremely handy extension. Works very well. No problems encountered so far. * TIP: If you have trouble finding definitions for a word and it reports that: [Sorry, we couldn't find any matching definitions...] Try not using plurals. Eg: Use, ie highlight: "allusion" instead of "allusions".
by John Thimakis John Thimakis, 2020-03-28

Great extension! She is really very helpful and fast!
by David Blum David Blum, 2019-11-20
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Safety
Risk impact

Definitions.net is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Definitions.net has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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