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Look up the definition of a word in books

Look up the definition of a word in books

iPhone XR, iOS 15

Posted on Oct 11, 2021 5:28 AM

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Posted on Oct 12, 2021 8:22 AM

Hello Lane67,


Welcome to Apple Support communities. We understand you're asking how to look up definitions of words in the Books app on your iPhone.


While reading a book in the Books app, tap and hold on a single word. You should see a menu pop up. Choose "Look Up". That will bring up dictionary definitions of the word you've just highlighted.


Here is a basic guide to use for the Books app on your iPhone:


Read books in the Books app on iPhone


Take care.

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Oct 12, 2021 8:22 AM in response to Lane67

Hello Lane67,


Welcome to Apple Support communities. We understand you're asking how to look up definitions of words in the Books app on your iPhone.


While reading a book in the Books app, tap and hold on a single word. You should see a menu pop up. Choose "Look Up". That will bring up dictionary definitions of the word you've just highlighted.


Here is a basic guide to use for the Books app on your iPhone:


Read books in the Books app on iPhone


Take care.

Look up the definition of a word in books

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