read

verb
UK: /riːd/
US: /riːd/

  1. To look at and understand the meaning of written or printed words or symbols.

    1. I can read a little bit now. [ ] [ ]
    2. She is learning to read very quickly at school now. [ ] [ ]

  2. To say the words that are written down.

    1. Read the next sentence aloud, please. [ ] [ ]
    2. The newsreader will read the important headlines to the viewers. [ ] [ ]

  3. To learn about something by reading about it.

    1. I read about the accident in the paper. [ ] [ ]
    2. She loves to read about history and different cultures around the world. [ ] [ ]

  4. To understand or interpret something in a particular way.

    1. I read his silence as disapproval. [ ] [ ]
    2. Analysts read the company's performance as a sign of future growth. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

scan peruse interpret understand study
read noun

  1. Something that is interesting or enjoyable to read.

    1. This book is a good read. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her new novel is proving to be a captivating read for many. [ ] [ ]
read adjective

  1. Having read a lot and being knowledgeable.

    1. She is a well-read woman. [ ] [ ]
    2. He proved to be well-read on current events during the debate. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "read" in English means: To look at and understand the meaning of written or printed words or symbols., To say the words that are written down., To learn about something by reading about it., To understand or interpret something in a particular way..

The phonetic transcription of "read" is /riːd/ in British English and /riːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "read": scan, peruse, interpret, understand, study.

Example usage of "read": "I can read a little bit now.". More examples on the page.