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reads

Pronunciation: [riːdz]

Word

Learn how to use reads in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “action”

(verb) to look at written words and understand them. When you read, you are using your eyes to see the letters and your brain to understand what they mean.

Example

She reads a new book every month.

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He doesn't read much and misses out on great stories.

Example

What book are you reading right now?

Context: “activity”

(noun) the act of looking at written words. Reading is something we do in school and for fun. It's a way to learn new things or enjoy stories.

Example

Her favorite activity is reading on the weekend.

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He doesn't enjoy reading and prefers watching movies instead.

Example

How much time do you spend on reading each day?

Context: “interpretation”

(verb) to interpret or understand something in a specific way, like reading a situation or someone's feelings. It's about figuring out what something means beyond just the words.

Example

She reads people's emotions very well.

Example

He doesn't always read the room; sometimes he misses how others feel.

Example

How do you read the atmosphere in a crowded place?

How to pronounce reads

Pronunciation: [riːdz]

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