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About this extension

The Google Dictionary chrome extension provides you with instant access to definitions of terms and phrases, all without leaving your current web page. It supports only monolingual dictionaries and doesn't allow translation.

Key Features

While browsing the internet, we often come across complicated words and phrases. It's difficult to navigate a new website and grasp the meaning behind words. To know the meaning of a phrase without having to open a new website, Google offers a Google Dictionary Extension. The Google Dictionary extension shows the meaning of a term whenever you double-click on it. It makes it easy to find the meaning behind a word. All you need to do is double-click any word you wish to find out the definition of that word in a small pop-up.  Google Dictionary can also save a history of the terms you searched for as well as their meanings. The history can be downloaded in CSV files at any time.  Supported dictionaries: 
  • Arabic 
  • Brazilian Portuguese 
  • Chinese  
  • Chinese  
  • Czech 
  • Dutch 
  • English (UK) 
  • English (US) 
  • French 
  • German 
  • Hindi 
  • Italian 
  • Japanese 
  • Korean 
  • Russian 
  • Slovak 
  • Spanish 
  • Turkish 

Details

  • Install the Google Dictionary Chrome extension from the download button or it can also be installed from the Chrome web store.  
  • Visit any web page on the internet.  
  • Now simply double-click on any word to check the meaning of the word.  
  • You can change your preferred language by clicking on “Extension options” after enabling the extension. You can also check Google Dictionary “Word History” option to save the words that you looked up.  

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Google dictionary Chrome extension?

Yes of course. You can set your preferred language by clicking on extension options after enabling the extension.

Is Google dictionary app available for Google play store & Apple app store?

Currently there is no app available on play store or apple app store & Google dictionary can be accessed only through browser extension.

How many languages are supported by Google dictionary extension?

Google Dictionary Chrome Extension enables users with immediate access to definitions of words and phrases without having to go to any other website.

Can I set my preferred language in Google translate?

Currently there are 18 different languages supported by Google dictionary.

User Reviews

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Kamran
01/30/2025

It breaks and shows 'Searching...' that never resolves.

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lumi
04/04/2024

it would be a lot better if we could "bookmark" definitions or rather save them for viewing later. this tiny addition could help a lot of students. i know i would personally love it if this feature was available.

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jona
08/24/2024

SO USEFUL. it makes digesting wordy fics/articles/assignments so much easier and as someone who loves pretentious poetry i use the extension constantly LMAOOO.... 10/10 highly recommend <3

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