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read

The correct spelling is read.

How to pronounce read

/ɹiːd/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.A reading or an act of reading, especially an actor's part of a play.
  2. 2.(in combination) Something to be read; a written work.
  3. 3.A person's interpretation or impression of something.
  4. 4.An instance of reading.

verb

  1. 1.To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written.
  2. 2.To speak aloud words or other information that is written. Often construed with a to phrase or an indirect object.
  3. 3.To read work(s) written by (a named author).
  4. 4.To interpret, or infer a meaning, significance, thought, intention, etc. from.
  5. 5.To consist of certain text.

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