Pronunciation

/riːd/

Definitions

Noun

• A book, article, or other written work: “I just finished reading a thrilling novel.”
• The act of interpreting written symbols: “Reading comprehension is essential for students.”
• Understanding from text: “She read between the lines to understand his true feelings.”
• The ability to read: “He has excellent reading skills.”

Verb

• To look at and interpret written words: “She reads newspapers every morning.”
• To interpret or comprehend the meaning of written or printed material: “He read the instructions carefully.”
• To perceive or understand something: “He could read her emotions from her expression.”

Adjective

• Relating to written language: “She’s a keen reader of poetry.”
• Skilled at reading: “He’s an experienced reader of financial reports.”

Adverb

• In a manner of reading: “She reads slowly to ensure understanding.”
• To the extent of reading: “The book was so captivating that he read it twice.”

Phrases

• “Reading aloud” means to read a text out loud.
• “Reading list” is a collection of books or articles recommended for study or leisure.
• “Reading glasses” are worn to improve close-up vision for those with age-related vision problems.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She spent the whole day curled up with a good book, engrossed in her reading.”
• Verb: “After finishing the book, he shared his thoughts on the plot.”
• Adjective: “She is a voracious reader, consuming several books per week.”
• Adverb: “He read the map several times before starting his journey.”

Synonyms

• Readily (for easily comprehending)
• Peruse
• Interpret
• Decipher
• Comprehend
• Grasp
• Appreciate
• Parse
• Examine