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How to Turn On Look Up on iPhone: Easy Steps to Enable Dictionary Lookup

Learn how to enable Look Up on your iPhone to quickly access word definitions and related info with simple settings adjustments.

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To turn on Look Up on your iPhone, go to Settings > General > Dictionary, and select the dictionaries you want to use. Once enabled, highlight a word and tap Look Up from the context menu. This feature provides definitions and related information on the highlighted word.

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  1. What is the Look Up feature on iPhone?

    Look Up on iPhone allows users to highlight a word and quickly access definitions, meanings, and related information from built-in dictionaries.

  2. How do I access the Look Up option after enabling it?

    Once enabled, simply highlight a word in any compatible app and tap 'Look Up' from the context menu to see dictionary entries and more.

  3. Can I choose which dictionaries to use with Look Up on iPhone?

    Yes, you can select which dictionaries to enable by going to Settings > General > Dictionary and choosing your preferred dictionaries.

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