ftak vs Google Dictionary
ftak vs Google Dictionary extension: the meaning that fits the sentence
Google Dictionary (by Google) shows a word's definition in a bubble when you double-click it, and can save a history of words. It shows the dictionary's entry, which is often the first sense, not the one the writer meant.
ftak reads the sentence around the word and gives the meaning that fits it. In an editorial, "culling" or "eclipses" rarely mean their first dictionary sense.
| ftak | Google Dictionary | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Meaning that fits the sentence | Yes: picks the sense the word has where you read it | No: shows the dictionary entry |
| Word history | No | Yes, optional |
| Translate foreign words | No | Yes |
| Place names on a map | Yes | No |
| UPSC previous-year questions for a line | Yes, a few free a day (sign in for more) | No |
| Works in PDFs | Yes, with the ftak PDF reader | No |
Google Dictionary details from its store listing and help pages, checked October 2026. Check its site before you decide.
Pick Google Dictionary if
- You want a saved word history today.
- You read in several languages and want foreign words translated.
Pick ftak if
- You read editorials and want the meaning the writer used, not the first sense.
- You prepare for UPSC and want past questions for what you're reading.
- You read PDFs, or see place names you can't place on a map.
Select any word on this page to try it.
ftak is a free Chrome extension: select a word on any page, including The Hindu, and get the meaning that fits the sentence, plus UPSC past questions.
Add to Chrome, it's freeFAQ
Why does Google Dictionary show the wrong meaning sometimes?
It shows the dictionary entry for the word, which lists senses in a fixed order. It doesn't read your sentence, so for a word with many senses you have to pick the right one yourself.
Can I use both?
Yes. Google Dictionary opens on double-click; ftak opens when you select a word.
Is ftak affiliated with Google?
No. Google is a trademark of Google LLC.