Look up the definition of a word in books
Look up the definition of a word in books
iPhone XR, iOS 15
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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.