View a Meaning and Translation by Hovering
Place the pointer over a word or phrase in a Mac app. Dictionary opens its meaning and translation beside the original text so you can check it and continue reading.
Use hover while reading
Hover over words in web pages, PDFs, papers, documentation, subtitles, and interface text. Keep the sentence visible while you read the result.
Check a short phrase
Place the pointer over a phrase or short sentence to confirm its meaning in the current context.
Return to the text
Close the result and continue from the same sentence. Saved lookups remain available in history for later review.