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Look it up instantly without leaving
your page
Kindle's Smart
Lookup feature integrates a full dictionary with X-Ray and Wikipedia so you can
access definitions, characters, settings and more without leaving your page or
losing your place.
Share your library with family
With Family
Library, you and your family can access and easily share not only your own
Kindle books, but also books from the linked Amazon account of a spouse or
partner.
Read more challenging books
Word Wise makes it
easier to enjoy and quickly understand more challenging books. Short and simple
definitions appear above difficult words automatically, so you can continue
reading with fewer interruptions. Tap on a word to call up a simple card with
definitions, synonyms and more. You can adjust the number of hints you see with
a simple slider.
Expanded X-Ray for books
X-Ray lets you
explore the “bones of the book”. See all the passages across a book that
mention relevant ideas, fictional characters, historical figures, places or
topics of interest. X-Ray’s new timeline view lets you easily flip through
notable passages to remind yourself of what’s happened in the book, or navigate
easily through images.
Enhance your vocabulary
Words looked up in the dictionary are added to Vocabulary Builder
automatically to expand your knowledge and reinforce retention. Swipe through
your vocabulary words, quiz yourself with flashcards, and instantly see those
words in context.
Squeeze in that last chapter
See at a glance how
long it will take to finish a chapter or book. Time to Read is personalised
based on your reading speed and is constantly updated as your speed and habits
change.
Adjust your text size
Choose from eight
text sizes to prevent tired eyes and keep you reading longer.
Pick up where you left off
Whispersync technology
synchronises your last page read, bookmarks and annotations across all your
devices so you can pick up exactly where you left off reading.
Translate passages instantly
Tap any word or
highlight a section to translate it instantly into other languages, including
Spanish, Japanese and more. Translations are provided by Bing Translator.
Share with friends on Goodreads
With Goodreads on
Kindle, you can connect with the largest online community of book lovers, see
what your friends are reading, share highlights, and rate the books you read.
Some Goodreads on Kindle features are only available when connected to Wi-Fi.
Learn more about a book before you
start reading
With About This Book, see background information about the author, other
books in the series and more.