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read
verb
- to look at and understand the meaning of letters, words, symbols, etc.
- to read the words of (a book, magazine, etc.)
- to speak aloud the words of (something written)
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read
noun
- something (such as a book) that is read—usually singular
- an act of reading something (such as a book, article, etc.) —usually singular
- a period of time spent reading
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read
adjective
- having knowledge that has been gained from reading books, articles, etc.—used after an adverb