read

Definition

  • n. something that is read
  • v. interpret something that is written or printed
  • v. have or contain a certain wording or form
  • v. look at, interpret, and say out loud something that is written or printed

Word forms

Past participle
read
Present participle
reading
Past tense
read
Third person singular
reads

Example sentences

  1. v.

    I like to read novels during my free time.

  2. a.

    She is a well-read person who knows many interesting facts.

  3. n.

    The book was an easy read and I finished it in one day.

  4. n.

    The program needs a read from the database to display the information.