A simple synonym finder for Google Chrome

Latest Version

Version
0.3.7
Update
December 28, 2020
Size
390KiB
Developer
bweb.app
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
4 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
Tabs
Identity
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Simply Synonyms Extension

A simple synonym finder, thesaurus and dictionary for Chrome. Double click any word on any website to find synonyms for it. This extension is perfect for improving your vocabulary, or finding alternative words quickly while writing emails, documents, etc.

- Double click any word to quickly access and replace synonyms, antonyms, definitions, and more
- Right click anywhere or press Alt+S to access a quick search thesaurus/dictionary box, options, help, etc.
- Sign in to the extension for extra features such as a weekly summary email
- Frequent automatic updates with new features and bug fixes (contact us if you want to request something!)
- And more!

This is Simply Synonyms beta - this means there are likely some small bugs and features that don't yet work completely.

Simply Synonyms is also open-sourced at under the GPL-3.0 license. This ensures that the current version of the Simply Synonym extension's source code and any variations of it will always be available to users.

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Simply Synonyms is powered by the Merriam-Webster dictionary API. Simply Synonyms is not endorsed or sponsored by Merriam-Webster Inc.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Simply Synonyms extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Simply Synonyms extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Simply Synonyms extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Simply Synonyms extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Simply Synonyms extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Simply Synonyms extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Simply Synonyms Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Simply Synonyms extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Simply Synonyms extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Simply Synonyms extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Simply Synonyms extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Simply Synonyms extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Simply Synonyms extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Simply Synonyms extension file

Select and download the Simply Synonyms extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Simply Synonyms extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Simply Synonyms extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Simply Synonyms extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Simply Synonyms extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Collapsible Chair (ID: 00000083bfc63654) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/02/2023 Really useful, the popup window is instantaneous and offers a wealth of suggestions. Highly recommended.

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Dimosthenis Arkoudeas (ID: 000000a27fdfd292) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/21/2021 Really helpful . Works as expected and lighting fast

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Vincent Lee (ID: 0000003e677e260b) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 02/03/2021 i would've liked to use this more but it doesn't work on most of the writing sites i frequent, like asianfanfics or tumblr. though i'm happy to say it works on wattpad and archive of our own. :) just sad that it doesn't work on my other favorite platforms.

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Marharols (ID: 0000009a958fc374) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/26/2020 Definitely underrated, it would be handy if it had a right click ability so that its easier to get straight to the dictionary.

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Brendan J Boehr (ID: 000000190f28b257) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/31/2020 So far so good! It only works on editable text fields (by default) - but this can be changed. Works as advertised and is OPEN SOURCE!! (All the other thesaurus extensions... who knows what they do in the background??)