Search in Merriam-Webster

Look up any selected text in Merriam-Webster Dictionary & Thesaurus with this versatile and easy-to-use add-on in a pop-up window. No permissions required.

Search in Merriam-Webster - Firefox Add-On

Search in Merriam-Webster add-on allows you to quickly look up words in Merriam-Webster Dictionary & Thesaurus for selected text. It provides a convenient pop-up window for easy access to definitions and synonyms. No permissions required for installation and usage. Enhance your browsing experience with quick and accurate word searches.

Add-on stats

By: cubone
Users: 154
-3
Rating: 4.20
(5)
Version: 1.1 (Last updated: 2024-03-10)
Creation date: 2021-08-07
Weekly download count: 1
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
Size: 37.05K

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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User reviews

Used to be great, now simply does not work.
by Umpahpah, 2024-09-08

awesome extension! somehow this is the only highlight-and-click thesaurus extension available for firefox that doesn't have permissions to your browsing data. in fact, it's so lightweight & simple, it hasn't needed an update in years.
by what, 2023-12-02
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Search in Merriam-Webster does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Search in Merriam-Webster is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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