Using Google as a ‘Quick Dictionary’

by Aditya on May 8, 2009 · 0 comments

3511852715 95735c5166 o Using Google as a ‘Quick Dictionary’It is often that we come across some words that muddle us. Going to a free online dictionary and then searching for the word is quite a bit of time to waste when you are in a hurry. What do I do in such situations? I use Google as my ‘Quick Dictionary’.

Searching meaning of a word is quite easy and fast using Google. To get meaning of a word, we need to use define: function. With this function called to action, Google aggregates meanings and definitions of a word from several sources on a single page.

Let us assume that we need to search meaning of the word ‘ecstasy’. You just need to go to Google.com search engine and type “define: ecstasy” (without quotes). You will then see aggregated meanings and definitions of ‘ecstasy’ from several sources on a single Google page.

Here is what I found when searching for “ecstasy” using define: function of Google search:

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About Aditya: Aditya is a 16 year old online entrepreneur living in India. He is the founder and editor of Tech Ravings, a blog sharing latest apps and services from the tech world.Get more from Aditya on Twitter.

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yeebok May 8, 2009 at 8:40 am

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Aditya May 8, 2009 at 8:59 am

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Aditya May 8, 2009 at 9:00 am

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Sarah O'Donnell May 8, 2009 at 12:31 pm

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Aditya May 9, 2009 at 6:18 am

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mossyrock May 9, 2009 at 11:46 am

How to use Google as a quick dictionary – http://tinyurl.com/odqfd5. (via @anddjournal)

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