Readcue
Traditional dictionaries
Too much information.
Multiple definitions, examples, and details you don't need right now.
Contextual English Dictionary
Understand English. Keep Reading.
Readcue is a free Chrome extension that explains selected English words and phrases using the surrounding sentence, without switching tabs.
Less searching. More reading.
Dictionaries
A dictionary shouldn't make reading harder.
You look up one word and get five different meanings. Now you have to figure out which one actually fits your sentence.
Readcue
Just what you need.
A simple explanation tailored to the sentence you're reading.
Context changes the answer
One word. Three sentences. Three meanings.
Readcue reads the sentence first, then shows only the sense that fits.
They charge $10 for delivery.
ask someone to pay
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Charge the battery overnight.
put electricity into a battery
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Police charged him with theft.
formally accuse someone
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Why Readcue
Less searching. More reading.
charge
To ask someone to pay a price.
The meaning that fits.
Understand what a word or phrase means in the context you're reading.
charge
Ask someone to pay.
Less noise. More clarity.
Get concise explanations without unnecessary dictionary clutter.
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Select. Understand. Continue.
Look up unfamiliar words and phrases directly on the page, without switching tabs.
How it works
Select. Read the context. Get the answer.
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Select a word or phrase
Highlight a word or phrase you're unsure about on any web page.
2
Readcue uses the surrounding sentence
It uses your selection and the surrounding sentence to determine the meaning and part of speech, and to recognize fixed phrases.
3
See what it means here
The card shows the meaning that fits the context. Select the full sentence when you need its translation.
FAQ
Before you install
How do I get Readcue?
Add Readcue to Chrome, then sign in from the extension popup with Google or email. To see your plan or delete your account, log in on this site.
What language are explanations in?
Choose the explanation language in the popup. Readcue supports ten languages, including Traditional Chinese, English, and Japanese. The page itself stays unchanged.
What text is sent to the server?
Lookups send the selected text and the nearby sentence to the Readcue API so Readcue can generate the explanation card. See Privacy.
Can I turn it off on a site?
Yes. Open the popup and switch off “Enable lookup on this site.”
Get started
Understand English. Keep Reading.
Less searching. More reading.