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- Online translations of English into more than 40 languages, plus dozens of other translation options.
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- Offline translations of English into more than 40 languages, plus dozens of other offline translation options.
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Desktop Assistant for Windows
Desktop Assistant has been developed by Sphinx Software. This convenient software allows you to access The Free Dictionary’s definitions and encyclopedia entries by selecting a word or phrase with one click. It works in almost any application.
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Right-Click Browser Add-on
Browser add-ons — also known as extensions — are mini-programs that enhance the default functionality of your web browser.
For Internet Explorer
Dictionary Add-on is a simple right-click add-on for Internet Explorer that
adds the "Definition" option to the right-click menu. No matter what
website you are visiting, you can now instantly check any word's
definition.
Directions:
- Open the browser and navigate to any web page
- Highlight (or double-click) any word
- Right-click and select "Dictionary" in the menu
For Mozilla Firefox
Dictionary Search Extension provides a very easy way to look up a word found on a web page or in an email.
Simply highlight the word you want to look up, then right-click and select "Search Dictionary for ...." A new tab or browser window will open with the meaning of the word you selected.
The right-click Firefox extension is available at Mozdev.org.For Chrome
Double-click a word on any website and instantly get its definition at TheFreeDictionary, the world's most comprehensive dictionary!
- Double-click any word.
- Click the extension icon and search directly from your toolbar.
- Highlight any word and click the extension icon.
- Highlight any word and right-click.
The Chrome extension is available at Chrome WebStore
For Safari
Double-click any word to instantly get its definition from TheFreeDictionary.com, the world's most comprehensive dictionary! Or click the icon to search the dictionary directly from your toolbar.
- Double-click any word.
- Click the extension icon and search directly from your toolbar.
- Highlight any word and click the extension icon.
- Highlight any word and right-click.