Explain Selected

A browser extension that delivers instant definitions and explanations of selected text using ChatGPT technology, enhancing your reading experience.

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About Explain Selected

This extension allows you to instantly access Merriam-Webster Dictionary definitions and audio pronunciations by selecting any word or phrase on a webpage. It offers personalized explanations for slang, technical terms, and complex words, improving comprehension. Select a word or phrase, click the purple icon, and receive contextually accurate meanings. Save your favorite selections for quick review or share them with friends. Its advanced disambiguation feature accurately interprets word meanings based on context, making it ideal for understanding words with multiple definitions.

How to Use

Select a word or phrase on any webpage. Click the purple icon that appears to see definitions, pronunciations, and explanations.

Features

Save words and phrases for easy review and memorization

Accurately interpret words with multiple meanings using contextual disambiguation

Get instant Merriam-Webster Dictionary definitions and audio pronunciations

Receive personalized explanations for slang and technical terminology

Share your selected words with friends or study groups

Use Cases

Quickly look up definitions and pronunciation of unfamiliar words

Enhance vocabulary retention by saving useful words

Understand the precise meaning of words based on context

Improve reading comprehension across websites

Learn technical terms and slang effortlessly

Best For

StudentsResearchersReadersLanguage learnersAnyone needing quick word understanding

Pros

Simplifies understanding slang and technical terms

Provides clear audio pronunciation

Enables saving and sharing of words and phrases

Offers instant, reliable definitions and explanations

Utilizes contextual disambiguation for precise meanings

Cons

May not function on tabs opened before extension installation without refreshing

Requires browser extension installation

Does not operate on Chrome Web Store pages

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about Explain Selected

How do I use the Explain Selected extension?

Select any word or phrase on a webpage, then click the purple icon to view definitions and explanations.

Why isn't the extension working on some tabs?

The extension doesn't work on tabs opened before installation. Refresh those tabs to activate it.

Does this extension work on all websites?

No, it does not function on Chrome Web Store pages or other restricted sites.

Can I save words for later review?

Yes, you can save selected words and phrases to your personal list for easy review.

Does it provide audio pronunciations?

Yes, the extension offers accurate audio pronunciations for selected words.