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The correct spelling is read.
How to pronounce read
/ɹiːd/
nounIPA: /ɹiːd/
Say it like: Ree-d
The correct spelling is read. A reading or an act of reading, especially an actor's part of a play. For example: "His thrillers are always a gripping read."
Usage Examples
“His thrillers are always a gripping read.”
“What's your read of the current political situation?”
“Have you read this book?”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A reading or an act of reading, especially an actor's part of a play.
- 2.(in combination) Something to be read; a written work.
- 3.A person's interpretation or impression of something.
- 4.An instance of reading.
verb
- 1.To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written.
- 2.To speak aloud words or other information that is written. Often construed with a to phrase or an indirect object.
- 3.To read work(s) written by (a named author).
- 4.To interpret, or infer a meaning, significance, thought, intention, etc. from.
- 5.To consist of certain text.
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