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Read Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary The Britannica Dictionary mobile search Home Ask the Editor Word of the Day Quizzes Core Vocabulary Browse the Dictionary × Britannica Homepage Ask the Editor Word of the Day Quizzes Core Vocabulary Browse the Dictionary The Britannica Dictionary read 18 ENTRIES FOUND: read (verb) read (noun) read (adjective) reading (noun) read–only (adjective) read–only memory (noun) lip–read (verb) sight–read (verb) speed–reading (noun) well–read (adjective) book (noun) line (noun) lip (noun) mind (noun) mind reader (noun) riot (noun) wall (noun) writing (noun) 1 read / ˈ riːd/ verb reads ; read / ˈ rɛd/ ; reading / ˈ riːdɪŋ/ 1 read / ˈ riːd/ verb reads ; read / ˈ rɛd/ ; reading / ˈ riːdɪŋ/ Britannica Dictionary definition of READ 1 a : to look at and understand the meaning of letters, words, symbols, etc. [ no object ] She learned to read at a very early age. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples [ + object ] Can you read decimals/music/Braille? I can't read your handwriting. He claimed that he could read my palm . [=look at the lines on the palm of my hand and tell me what was going to happen to me in the future] [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples b : to read the words of (a book, magazine, etc.) [ + object ] He likes reading the newspaper. She reads a lot of mystery novels. We will be reading (works by) Milton in the class. She starts work every day by reading her e-mail. Didn't you read the instructions? [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples [ no object ] He likes to read . She doesn't read much. Please read from Chapter 5 through Chapter 10. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples c : to speak aloud the words of (something written) [ + object ] He read the poem aloud. The teacher read a story to us. = The teacher read us a story. He wrote down the address I gave him and read it back to me. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples [ no object ] Her mother read to her every night at bedtime. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples — see also read out ( below ) 2 : to learn information about something from a book, newspaper, etc. [ no object ] — often + about I read about the fire in the newspaper. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples — sometimes + of I have read of such things happening elsewhere. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples [ + object ] — + that I read somewhere that he's making a new movie. I read that they got married. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 3 [ + object ] a : to learn information about (someone) by looking at how that person behaves I can't read her—I'm not sure if she likes me or not. You're an easy person to read . [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples b : to learn information about (something) by looking at particular characteristics A good canoeist can read the rapids. ( golf ) She missed the putt because she didn't read the green correctly. ( American football ) The quarterback read the defense correctly. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 4 [ + object ] : to understand (something) in a particular way The way I read it, we're supposed to show up at 3 p.m. The situation is hard to read . [= interpret ] [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples — often + as I read his actions as a cry for help. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 5 [ + object ] a : to show (words) for someone to read The sign reads [= says ] “No Trespassing.” [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples b : to show (a temperature, weight, number, etc.) The thermometer reads 90 degrees. The clock read 4:30. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 6 [ no object ] : to be written in a particular way The definition reads awkwardly. [=the definition is awkwardly written] This essay will read better if you reorganize it. The speech reads well. [=the speech is written well] The first chapters read like a lecture. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 7 [ + object ] : to get information from (something) Someone reads the water meter once a month. A scanner reads the bar codes on packages. The computer can't read that disk. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 8 [ + object ] : to hear and understand (someone) over a radio Can you read me now? I read you loud and clear. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 9 [ + object ] : to replace (a word or number) with another word or number — used to indicate how something written or said should be changed or corrected In the second problem, read 5 instead of 3. [=the number should be 5, not 3] [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 10 British : to study (a subject) especially at a university [ + object ] He read history at Oxford. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples [ no object ] — often + for She is reading for a business degree. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples read between the lines : to look for or find a hidden meaning that is not directly stated or obvious in something that someone writes or says Her letter seemed pretty cheerful, but if you read between the lines , you can tell that she's not really happy. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples read into [ phrasal verb ] read into (something) : to think of (something, such as a comment or situation) as having a meaning or importance that does not seem likely or reasonable You're reading too much into her remarks. [=her remarks do not have the meaning or importance that you think they have] [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples read lips : to understand what people are saying by watching the movement of their lips : lip-read deaf people who know how to read lips I couldn't hear what he was saying, but I was able to read his lips . [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples ◊ People who tell you to read their lips mean that you should pay close attention to what they are saying. “Can't I please go?” “ Read my lips : you're not going, and that's final!” [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples read out [ phrasal verb ] read (something) out or read out (something) : to read (something) aloud especially to other people I read out the names on the list. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples read over [ phrasal verb ] read over (something) or read (something) over : to read (something) from beginning to end especially to look for mistakes or check details He read over [= read through ] the directions/contract carefully. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples read (someone) like a book : to easily understand the true thoughts and feelings of (someone) by looking at how that person acts or behaves My mom always knows when I'm lying. She can read me like a book . [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples read someone's thoughts or read someone's mind : to know or guess what someone is thinking She looked deep into his eyes, trying to read his thoughts . “I think we should go out to a movie tonight.” “You read my mind . I was thinking the same thing.” [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples read (someone) the riot act — see 1 riot read through [ phrasal verb ] read through (something) or read (something) through : to read (something) from beginning to end especially to look for mistakes or check details Remember to read through [= read over ] the essay before you hand it in. He read the instructions through twice before he tried to assemble the bicycle. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples read up on [ phrasal verb ] read up on (something) : to read a lot about (something) in order to learn about it I read up on the history of the war. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples take (something) as read British : to accept or assume that something is true and does not need to be proved You can take it as read [=you can be sure] that there's nothing really new in their proposal. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 read / ˈ riːd/ noun plural reads 2 read / ˈ riːd/ noun plural reads Britannica Dictionary definition of READ [ count ] informal 1 : something (such as a book) that is read — usually singular The book is an easy read . [=the book is easy to read; reading the book is easy] The book is a good/quick/enjoyable read . [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 : an act of reading something (such as a book, article, etc.) He reviewed the book after several reads . [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples — usually singular Give this article a read [=read this article] and tell me what you think of it. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 3 chiefly British : a period of time spent reading She was lying in bed having a peaceful read . [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 3 read / ˈ rɛd/ adjective 3 read / ˈ rɛd/ adjective Britannica Dictionary definition of READ : having knowledge that has been gained from reading books, articles, etc. — used after an adverb He is well- read . H