British-English Dictionary (GB)

A strict British-English spell checker dictionary for Firefox, Thunderbird and SeaMonkey. This dictionary only includes words conforming to the preferred standard of British-English spelling.

British-English Dictionary Add-on for Firefox

The British-English Dictionary (GB) is a specialized spell checker for Firefox, Thunderbird, and SeaMonkey, designed to ensure that your writing adheres to the preferred standards of British English. Unlike typical dictionaries labeled as 'en-GB', this add-on focuses exclusively on words that align with British spelling conventions, providing a more accurate writing tool for users.

Key Features:

  • Extensive Word List: Over 150,000 entries complying with British-English spelling rules.
  • Ongoing Updates: Active development to add missing words and remove undesirable entries.
  • Strict Inclusion Rules: Preference for British spellings such as '-ise' over '-ize' and exclusions of US-English variants.
  • Open Source: Contribute to the dictionary's development on GitHub.

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Manifest V2
By: cybrkyd
Daily users: 27,005
235
Rating: 4.64
(14)
Version: 4.9 (Last updated: 2024-12-24)
Version code: 5865396
Creation date: 2022-03-14
Weekly download count: 530
Firefox on Android: No
Size: 438.33K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Updated: a day ago

User reviews

Pros
  • Works across multiple platforms (TB, FF, SM)
  • Necessary for different meanings of English words
Cons
  • Does not work for filling in online forms
  • Some words are missing
Most mentioned
  • Does not correct or highlight misspelled words in online forms
  • Works well in general settings
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by James, 2024-08-15
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British-English Dictionary (GB) does not require any sensitive permissions.

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