Read: meaning, definitions and examples

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read

 

[ riหd ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

book

To look at and comprehend the meaning of written or printed matter by interpreting the characters or symbols of which it is composed.

Synonyms

peruse, scan, study

Examples of usage

  • She loves to read novels in her free time.
  • He reads the newspaper every morning before work.
Context #2 | Verb

meter

To understand and interpret the significance or meaning of a message or information.

Synonyms

comprehend, decipher, interpret

Examples of usage

  • The detective read the clues and solved the mystery.
  • She could read the emotions on his face.
Context #3 | Noun

music

An individual interpretation or performance of a piece of music.

Synonyms

interpretation, performance, rendition

Examples of usage

  • His piano read of the sonata was breathtaking.
  • The orchestra's read of the symphony was flawless.

Translations

Translations of the word "read" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคขเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lesen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membaca

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะธั‚ะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czytaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ชญใ‚€ (yomu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ leer

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท okumak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝ๋‹ค (ilkda)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู‚ุฑุฃ (yaqraสพ)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤรญst

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤรญtaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏป (dรบ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lesa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพา›ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ˜แƒ—แƒฎแƒ•แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oxumaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ leer

Etymology

The word 'read' has Old English origins and is derived from the word 'rวฃdan', meaning 'to advise, interpret, explain'. The term has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to interpreting written or printed material, as well as understanding and interpreting information. 'Read' has been an essential part of human communication and learning for centuries, shaping the way we share knowledge and stories.

See also: misread, misreading, nonreader, readable, reader, readers, readership, readily, reading, ready.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #342, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.