While browsing I sometimes come across words whose meanings I do not know. I thought of sharing the following JavaScript bookmarklets I use, that quickly open the meaning of the currently selected word on a web page, in your favourite online dictionary. So you can find meanings in just one click. :)

One click to get a word's meaning!

Example:


Select any word on this post that you want to search in the Encarta Online dictionary, and click here.

I have come up with the following JavaScript Bookmarklets for various popular online dictionaries. To create a handy shortcut, click on a link and drag & drop to the bookmarks toolbar of your browser.

Dictionary Bookmarklets

Dictionary.com

MSN Encarta Online Dictionary

Oxford Dictionaries

Google Dictionary

Urban Dictionary

Merriam Webster Dictionary

Thesaurus Bookmarklets

MSN Encarta Online Thesaurus

Merriam Webster Thesaurus

These bookmarklets save a lot of time as there is no need to type the word or even launch the online dictionary website. Just select a word and click the bookmark! :)

They have been tested and found to be working on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox.

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