read
gb/ɹˈid/ us/ɹˈid/
A1
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 400
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
வினைச்சொல்
A1
action
1
Understand written text
To look at words or symbols and know what they mean.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to read [a book/newspaper/sign]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'read' with 'study'; 'read' means to look at and understand written words, not necessarily to learn deeply.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
peruse (More formal; often means to read carefully or thoroughly.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
ignore (To deliberately not pay attention to written or printed material.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
read a book
|read aloud
|read carefully
|read the newspaper
|read instructions
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication
|education
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- I like to read the newspaper every morning.
- She read the sign before entering the building.
- He reads three novels a month.
- Please read the instructions before using the machine.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I read a book every night.
- She reads the menu before ordering.
- We read the map to find the park.
- He reads the letter slowly.
வினைச்சொல்
A2
action
2
Speak written words aloud
To look at words and say them so other people can hear.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to read [a passage] aloud
இணைச்சொற்கள்
recite (To repeat from memory or read aloud, often in a formal setting.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
remain silent (To not speak or vocalize words.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
read aloud
|read to children
|read poetry
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication
|education
உதாரணங்கள்
- The teacher asked him to read the paragraph aloud.
- She reads bedtime stories to her kids every night.
- He read the poem to the audience.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- Please read this sentence aloud.
- She reads to her little brother every day.
- He reads the story to the class.
வினைச்சொல்
B1
action
3
Interpret signs or information
To understand information from something like a sign, clock, or machine.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to read [a map/a gauge/a signal]
இணைச்சொற்கள்
interpret (Focuses on explaining meaning rather than just recognizing it.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
misinterpret (To understand incorrectly.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
read a map
|read a clock
|read body language
கருப்பொருள்கள்
technology
|navigation
|communication
உதாரணங்கள்
- She can read a map very well.
- The technician read the pressure gauge.
- I can't read his facial expression.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I can read this map easily.
- He reads the clock on the wall.
- She reads his face and knows he is sad.
வினைச்சொல்
B2
state
4
Be worded in writing
To say something in a certain way when you look at the writing.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
'It reads [as/like] [something]'
இணைச்சொற்கள்
state (Neutral term for expressing something in words.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
the sign reads
|the label reads
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- The sign reads 'No Parking'.
- Her note reads like a love letter.
- The label reads 'Made in Italy'.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- The book cover reads 'Harry Potter'.
- The sign reads 'Stop'.
- The card reads 'Happy Birthday'.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B1
event
5
An act of reading text
A time when you read something.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
perusal (More formal; implies careful reading.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
a good read
|have a read
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication
|education
உதாரணங்கள்
- That book was a really good read.
- I had a quick read of your report.
- It's worth a second read.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- This book is a good read.
- I have a read before bed.
- That was an easy read.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
read
IPA
GB/ɹˈid/
US/ɹˈid/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
read (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (read)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
- Base: read
- Plural: reads
Verb
- Base: read
- 3rd Person Singular: reads
- Present Participle: reading
- Past: read
- Past Participle: read
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
reads
noun
reading
verb A1
Related words
reread
verb
misread
verb
Negative and opposite forms
unread
adjective
unreadable
adjective
Advanced or less common
readership
noun B2
முக்கிய குறிப்புகள்
- Irregular past: read Verb
- Irregular past participle: read Verb
சொற்றொடர்கள்
read out
1/ɹˈid ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Read written words aloud to others
To say words from writing so other people can hear them.
உதாரணங்கள்
- The teacher read out the names of the winners.
- He read out the announcement clearly.
read over
1/ɹˈid ˈoʊvɚ/
phrasal verb
Examine written material carefully
To look at something written from start to end to check it or understand it better.
உதாரணங்கள்
- Please read over your essay before handing it in.
- I read over the contract twice before signing.
read up on
1/ɹˈid ˈʌp ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
Study a subject by reading about it
To get information about something by reading about it.
உதாரணங்கள்
- I need to read up on Italian history before my trip.
- She’s been reading up on gardening techniques.
read between the lines
1/ɹˈid bɪtwˈin ðə lˈaɪnz/
idiom
Find hidden meaning in text/speech
To understand a hidden meaning in what someone writes or says.
உதாரணங்கள்
- If you read between the lines, you can tell she’s unhappy.
- Reading between the lines, I think they’re planning to move.
read between the lines
1/ɹˈid bɪtwˈin ðə lˈaɪnz/
idiom
Infer hidden meaning
To understand what someone really means, even if they do not say it clearly.
உதாரணங்கள்
- If you read between the lines, his email is actually a complaint.
- Reading between the lines, I don't think they want to hire more staff.
- The report sounds positive, but investors read between the lines and became worried.
read between the lines
2/ɹˈid bɪtwˈin ðə lˈaɪnz/
idiom
Understand hidden meaning not stated directly
To understand what someone really means even if they don't say it directly.
உதாரணங்கள்
- If you read between the lines, you can tell she’s upset.
- Reading between the lines, his letter sounds like he’s not happy here.