Reading: meaning, definitions and examples

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reading

 

[ หˆriหdษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

book

The action or skill of reading written or printed matter silently or aloud.

Synonyms

interpretation, perusal, study

Examples of usage

  • He was so engrossed in his reading that he didn't notice the time passing.
  • She had always loved reading since she was a child.
Context #2 | Noun

activity

The activity or occupation of reading books.

Synonyms

literacy, perusal, study

Examples of usage

  • He spends most of his free time on reading.
  • Reading is a great way to relax and unwind.
Context #3 | Verb

text

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

Synonyms

peruse, scan, study

Examples of usage

  • She was reading a novel by her favorite author.
  • He spent the evening reading through old letters.

Translations

Translations of the word "reading" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น leitura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคขเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lesen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membaca

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะธั‚ะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czytanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ชญๆ›ธ (ใฉใใ—ใ‚‡)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lecture

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lectura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท okuma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุฑุงุกุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤtenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤรญtanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜…่ฏป (yรนdรบ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ branje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lestur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพา›ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ˜แƒ—แƒฎแƒ•แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oxuma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lectura

Etymology

The word 'reading' has its origins in the Old English word 'rรฆding', which meant the action of reading or perusing written or printed material. The term has evolved over time to encompass not just the act of deciphering text but also the broader concept of literacy and engagement with written works. Reading plays a crucial role in education, entertainment, and personal development, making it a fundamental aspect of human culture and communication.

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

Word Frequency Rank

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