Any recommendations for a right-click dictionary?


  1. EdB
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    Any recommendations for a right-click dictionary?


    I want to be able to right-click on a word - anywhere: browser, GDocs, Office, Evernote, Pocket, Kindle, etc - and get a pop-up definition for the word. Anybody have a recommendation? Free would be nice, so would a thesaurus. Thanks. --Ed
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  3. dalchina
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    Hi found with a couple of quick searches:

    WordWeb - English thesaurus and dictionary

    English thesaurus and dictionary Wordweb is a powerful free English thesaurus and dictionary. It comes with a local database of definitions for instant results and also offers integrated online word searches via Wikipedia, Wiktionary and WordWeb Online. The program runs in the system tray and allows you to look up a word in any document by holding down the CTRL key while right-clicking on any word. WordWeb works with your browser, email program, word processor and most other applications. It includes a full dictionary and thesaurus for American, British, Canadian, Australian, Indian, and global English.

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    Free Dictionary and Translation - SnapFiles
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