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Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

(63 reviews)
10,000 users
Updated January 1, 2018
productivity/workflowchromeVersion 1.0
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Description

Looks up online Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary for the selected text

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Ranking Summary

#7,546

Overall Rank

#6,417

Extension Rank

#38

"Dictionary" Keyword

0

Review Summary

Users find the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary Chrome extension very useful, especially for English learners seeking clear, English-to-English translations. It is praised for being easy to use, lightweight, and helpful. However, several users report that it doesn't work well on macOS or certain devices, and many prefer opening dictionary results in a new tab instead of a small pop-up window. Requests for added features like keyboard shortcuts and options for American English versions have also been mentioned.

Pros

  • Very useful and helpful for English learners.
  • Easy to use and convenient.
  • Provides excellent English-to-English translations.
  • Lightweight and well-designed extension.
  • Highly appreciated by users from diverse linguistic backgrounds.

Cons

  • Pop-up window can be inconvenient; users prefer opening dictionary in a new tab.
  • Does not work properly on macOS and some devices like Surface laptops.
  • Lack of quick shortcuts for opening the extension.
  • No option to switch to American English or other learner's dictionaries.

Permissions

This extension can:

  • activeTab
  • contextMenus

Additional Information

Version

1.0

Updated

January 1, 2018

Size

0.10 MB

Languages

en

Developer Information

AuthorQuy Nguyen
Location
3 Hythe Tce Auckland 0630 New Zealand
New Zealand
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