RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2
February 18, 2025 – 3 minutes read time
Overview
Sometimes, while browsing the internet, you will come across words you do not understand or subjects you want to learn more about.
The Look Up feature allows you to easily look up the definition of words. Its menu provides links to several options: Apple’s dictionary, other dictionaries, Siri-suggested websites, Wikipedia, the App Store, and more.
You can even use Look Up as a free thesaurus app, or use the Look Up feature in Safari to find additional references to a word or phrase on the internet.
Let’s explore looking up words on iPhone with the Look Up feature.
Why You Will Like This Feature
- Quickly check the definition of words or phrases with just a few taps.
- Easily find websites or apps related to specific words.
System Requirements
This tip works on iPhones running iOS 16 or later.
Screenshots are from iPhone 14 Pro running iOS 18.3
Click here to learn how to update your iPhone to the latest iOS version.
Using Look Up Feature
First, anywhere you can select text, tap and hold to highlight the text. Refer to the below image:
Next, above the word or phrase, a horizontal menu or a drop down menu will appear depending on your iOS. Tap the arrow to the right or select the Look Up option (as shown). See the below image:
Now the results will appear in a pop-up. Usually, you will see a dictionary definition of the word(s). Pull up on the window to see more results. See the following image:
Bext, depending on the text you selected, you will see various results from different websites and apps. Scroll down to see more results. Refer to the below image:
That’s how to use the Look Up feature on your iPhone. While we demonstrated this feature from a WordPress blog, it can be used anywhere where you can select text.
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