Go beyond basic definitions - instantly find the correct definition/pronunciation and receive a personalized explanation.
Users
205
+15 in 30 days
Rating
3.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
4
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#63K
#53K among extensions
Version
1.5
updated 20 Nov 2023
Users
monthly, 3 years
Latest, 16 Oct 2026:205 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 3 years
Latest, 16 Oct 2026:4 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.
About Explain Selected
Explain Selected uses ChatGPT to instantly find the relevant Merriam-Webster Dictionary definitions and audio pronunciation, based on how a word is used. It also provides personalized explanations for anything you read online, from slang to technical terms.
Simply (1) select any word or phrase on a web page, (2) click the purple circle that appears.
You can also save selections you want to memorize to you personal list. Or, share selections with friends!
Explain Selected is particularly helpful for words with multiple meanings. Take the word "pounds", for example. Does it refer to a weight, an action, or perhaps the British currency? Unlike other dictionary applications, Explain Selected will figure out which meaning is relevant using contextual disambiguation, intelligently inferring which meaning is being used.
We hope it helps you!
NOTE: This extension will not work in tabs that were open prior to installing this extension. After installing, please refresh these tabs to use the extension. Additionally, no extensions will work on Chrome Web Store pages (including this page).
Growth
Window
Users
Change
Ratings
Rating
7 days
+12
+6.2%
0
0.00
30 days
+15
+7.9%
0
0.00
6 months
+43
+26.5%
0
0.00
1 year
+75
+57.7%
0
0.00
Chrome Web Store search rankings
Where Explain Selected appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change