Read

/ɹiːd/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:5 ptsWWF:5 pts4 letters

Definition of Read

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.

    "His thrillers are always a gripping read."

  3. A person's interpretation or impression of something.

    "What's your read of the current political situation?"

  4. An instance of reading.

verb

  1. To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written.

    "Have you read this book?"

  2. To speak aloud words or other information that is written. Often construed with a to phrase or an indirect object.

    "All right, class, who wants to read next?"

  3. To read work(s) written by (a named author).

    "At the moment I'm reading Milton."

  4. To interpret, or infer a meaning, significance, thought, intention, etc. from.

    "I can read his feelings in his face."

  5. To consist of certain text.

    "On the door hung a sign that reads "No admittance"."

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

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ANTONYMS

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