- pronunciation:
- rid
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
reads, reading, read |
| definition 1: |
to look at and understand the meaning of something written.
My little brother is learning to read.
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| definition 2: |
to say or show.
The thermometer reads 102 degrees. |
| related words: |
interpret, scan, understand |
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Are you looking for the word
reed (tall grass)?
Read and
reed sound alike but have different meanings. The past tense of
read and the color
red also sound alike but have different meanings.