Misread

Pronunciation: /mɪsˈriːd/

Definitions of misread

noun an instance of reading or interpreting something incorrectly

Example Sentences

A1 I made a misread in the exam and answered the wrong question.

A2 Her misread of the map led us in the wrong direction.

B1 The misread of the contract caused confusion among the parties involved.

B2 The misread of the instructions resulted in a flawed final product.

C1 His misread of the data led to a costly mistake for the company.

C2 The misread of the scientific research paper had serious implications for the field.

verb to read or interpret incorrectly

Example Sentences

A1 She misread the sign and went the wrong way.

A2 I often misread text messages and end up confused.

B1 The student misread the instructions and lost points on the exam.

B2 He misread her intentions and thought she was angry with him.

C1 The detective misread the evidence and accused the wrong person.

C2 Despite his experience, he still occasionally misreads situations and makes mistakes.

Examples of misread in a Sentence

formal The professor misread the data and came to an incorrect conclusion.

informal I misread the recipe and added too much salt to the dish.

slang She misread the situation and ended up making a fool of herself.

figurative He misread her intentions and thought she was flirting with him.

Grammatical Forms of misread

• past tense: misread
• plural: misreads
• comparative: more misread
• superlative: most misread
• present tense: misreads
• future tense: will misread
• perfect tense: has misread
• continuous tense: is misreading
• singular: misread
• positive degree: misread
• infinitive: misread
• gerund: misreading
• participle: misread

Origin and Evolution of misread

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'misread' originated from Middle English 'misreden', which was a combination of 'mis-' meaning wrongly or badly, and 'readen' meaning to interpret or understand.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'misread' has retained its original meaning of interpreting something incorrectly, but has also come to be used in a more metaphorical sense to describe misunderstanding or misinterpreting situations or intentions.