How to Use the Google Dictionary Extension

Last Updated: April 2, 2020

Do you want to find a word meaning quickly in your Chrome browser? Google Dictionary will help you! This extension will support 15+ languages like English, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian. Google Dictionary is free and easy to use!

Method 1

Method 1 of 3:

Install Google Dictionary Extension

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Go to Chrome store. Go to chrome.google.com/webstore in your browser
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Search for Google Dictionary. Navigate to the search box at the top-left side of the page and type " Google Dictionary " also hit the enter button.
- Go to chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/google-dictionary-by-goog/mgijmajocgfcbeboacabfgobmjgjcoja to directly access the Google Dictionary's download page.
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Install the extension. Click on the ADD TO CHROME button near the Google Dictionary (by Google) text.
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Done. Now you can see a "red book" icon on the top bar.

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Method 2

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Personalize Settings

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Open the Google Dictionary Extension option. Right-click on the extension's icon at the top bar and select Options from the list.
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Choose your language. Click on the box near the My language and select your language from the list.
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Change Pop-up definitions display mode. Check each box to active. You can choose:
- Display pop-up when I double-click a word.
- Display pop-up when I select a word or phrase.
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Enable Word history. Store a history of words that you have searched, so so you can practice them later. Just check the checkbox near the Store words I look up, including definitions text.
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Save your changes. Hit the Save button at the bottom.

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Method 3

Method 3 of 3:

Use the Extension

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Select a word. Select a word with your mouse from a web page.
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Click on the extension's icon. The icon looks like a red coloured book.
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Done. Now you can see the definition of the word. You can also copy and paste a word to the extension to define the meaning.

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When I highlight a word, a new tab with Merriam-Webster Dictionary also opens; can I stop that?

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Go to your application manager and temporarily disable the dictionary. Then do the import, and finally re-enable the MW Dict.

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How do you view the saved words history?

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When you make a spelling mistake, use spell check with Ctrl+Alt+X. And then next to it, there should be something that looks like three dots stacked. Then click on that and click personal dictionary and it shows saved words.

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How about phone? How can I install the Google dictionary? Is it the same?

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No, that isn't possible. Extensions aren't available on mobile. You need a computer for extensions.

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Tips

If you enable "Display pop-up when I double-click a word" option, just select and double-click on a word to find its definition.

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Enable "Display pop-up when I select a word or phrase" option from the settings to find the definition of a word by a simple selection with the mouse.

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Warnings

You can't use this extension in offline mode.

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How to Use the Google Dictionary Extension

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