Browser
A software application used to locate, retrieve, and display content on the World Wide Web. It translates web code into the visual pages we interact with.
Examples
3 of 5Which web browser do you usually use?
Which program do you use to look at the internet?
The new website is compatible with all major browsers.
The new site works on all the big internet programs.
Try clearing your browser cache if the page won't load.
Try cleaning the stored data in your internet program if the page is stuck.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
You 'browse' a shop; a 'browser' helps you browse the internet.
Quick Quiz
Chrome, Safari, and Firefox are all types of web ______.
Correct!
The correct answer is: browsers
Examples
Which web browser do you usually use?
everydayWhich program do you use to look at the internet?
The new website is compatible with all major browsers.
businessThe new site works on all the big internet programs.
Try clearing your browser cache if the page won't load.
informalTry cleaning the stored data in your internet program if the page is stuck.
The researchers tested the application's performance across different browsers.
academicThe experts checked how the software worked on various internet programs.
Please ensure your browser settings allow for cookies.
formalPlease make sure your internet program is set to allow tracking data.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
incognito mode
private browsing
refresh your browser
reload the page
browser window
the specific frame of the program
Often Confused With
A browser is the software you open; a search engine is a website (like Google) you visit inside the browser.
Usage Notes
Can refer to both desktop software (like Chrome) and mobile apps.
Common Mistakes
Many learners say 'I looked it up on the browser' when they mean they used a search engine like Google.
Memory Tip
You 'browse' a shop; a 'browser' helps you browse the internet.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'browse', which originally meant for animals to feed on leaves.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The 'browser wars' was a famous period in the 90s/00s regarding competition between Microsoft and Netscape.
Quick Quiz
Chrome, Safari, and Firefox are all types of web ______.
Correct!
The correct answer is: browsers
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