Definitions
There are 12 meanings of the word
Read.
How to pronounce read:
Def 1 UK
Def 2 US
Read - as a noun
Something that is read
Example: "The article was a very good read"
Read - as a verb
Interpret something that is written or printed
Example: "Read the advertisement"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
construeinterpretseeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Have or contain a certain wording or form
Example: "The passage reads as follows"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sayLook at, interpret, and say out loud something that is written or printed
Example: "The king will read the proclamation at noon"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mouthspeaktalkutterverbaliseverbalizeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Obtain data from magnetic tapes or other digital sources
Example: "This dictionary can be read by the computer"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scanHypernyms (Closely Related)
construeinterpretseeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Interpret the significance of, as of palms, tea leaves, intestines, the sky; also of human behavior
Example: "She read the sky and predicted rain"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
anticipatecallforebodeforetellpredictprognosticatepromiseHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression
Example: "I read this address as a satire"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
takeHypernyms (Closely Related)
construeinterpretseeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be a student of a certain subject
Example: "She is reading for the bar exam"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
learnstudytakeHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments
Example: "The thermometer showed thirteen degrees below zero"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recordregistershowHypernyms (Closely Related)
indicateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Audition for a stage role by reading parts of a role
Example: "He is auditioning for `julius caesar' at stratford this year"
To hear and understand
Example: "I read you loud and clear!"
Make sense of a language
Example: "She understands french"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
interprettranslateunderstandExample Sentences
"I have a book that I want to read."
"He enjoys doing some light reading before bed."
"She prefers to do her reading in a quiet place."
"The teacher assigned a long reading for homework."
"The magazine features an interesting read about travel."
Word Game Points
Is READ a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, read is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
READ has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
Is READ a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, read is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordREAD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.
Is READ a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, read is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordREAD has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.
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