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.

Method 2

Method 2 of 3:
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.

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.

Community Q&A

Question

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

Community Answer

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

How do you view the saved words history?

DANIEL FOX

Community Answer

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.
Question

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

Community Answer

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