Pronunciation: /riːd/
noun the action or skill of reading written or printed matter
A1 I like to read books in English.
A2 She reads the newspaper every morning.
B1 Reading is a great way to improve your vocabulary.
B2 I enjoy reading novels by classic authors.
C1 His love of reading led him to become a librarian.
C2 The professor's extensive reading list included many challenging texts.
verb to look at and comprehend the meaning of written or printed matter by interpreting the characters or symbols
A1 I read a book every night before bed.
A2 She reads the newspaper every morning.
B1 I have read all the Harry Potter books.
B2 He is currently reading a biography about Abraham Lincoln.
C1 After reading the research paper, she had a better understanding of the topic.
C2 The professor recommended a list of books for us to read over the summer.
formal I always make sure to read the terms and conditions before signing any contract.
informal I love to read novels in my free time.
slang I can't believe she didn't even read the text I sent her.
figurative You need to read between the lines to understand the true meaning of his words.
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