read
gb/ɹˈid/ us/ɹˈid/
A1
Англійська
~ 400
Значення
0 значень
Дієслово
A1
action
1
Understand written text
To look at words or symbols and know what they mean.
Модель уживання:
to read [a book/newspaper/sign]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'read' with 'study'; 'read' means to look at and understand written words, not necessarily to learn deeply.
Синоніми
peruse (More formal; often means to read carefully or thoroughly.)
Антоніми
ignore (To deliberately not pay attention to written or printed material.)
Словосполучення
read a book
|read aloud
|read carefully
|read the newspaper
|read instructions
Теми
communication
|education
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Дієслово
A2
action
2
Speak written words aloud
To look at words and say them so other people can hear.
Модель уживання:
to read [a passage] aloud
Синоніми
recite (To repeat from memory or read aloud, often in a formal setting.)
Антоніми
remain silent (To not speak or vocalize words.)
Словосполучення
read aloud
|read to children
|read poetry
Теми
communication
|education
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- Please read this sentence aloud.
- She reads to her little brother every day.
- He reads the story to the class.
Дієслово
B1
action
3
Interpret signs or information
To understand information from something like a sign, clock, or machine.
Модель уживання:
to read [a map/a gauge/a signal]
Синоніми
interpret (Focuses on explaining meaning rather than just recognizing it.)
Антоніми
misinterpret (To understand incorrectly.)
Словосполучення
read a map
|read a clock
|read body language
Теми
technology
|navigation
|communication
Приклади
- She can read a map very well.
- The technician read the pressure gauge.
- I can't read his facial expression.
Навчальні приклади
- I can read this map easily.
- He reads the clock on the wall.
- She reads his face and knows he is sad.
Дієслово
B2
state
4
Be worded in writing
To say something in a certain way when you look at the writing.
Модель уживання:
'It reads [as/like] [something]'
Синоніми
state (Neutral term for expressing something in words.)
Словосполучення
the sign reads
|the label reads
Теми
communication
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The sign reads 'No Parking'.
- Her note reads like a love letter.
- The label reads 'Made in Italy'.
Навчальні приклади
- The book cover reads 'Harry Potter'.
- The sign reads 'Stop'.
- The card reads 'Happy Birthday'.
Іменник
B1
event
5
An act of reading text
A time when you read something.
Синоніми
perusal (More formal; implies careful reading.)
Словосполучення
a good read
|have a read
Теми
communication
|education
Приклади
- That book was a really good read.
- I had a quick read of your report.
- It's worth a second read.
Навчальні приклади
- This book is a good read.
- I have a read before bed.
- That was an easy read.
Граматика
Словникова форма
read
IPA
GB/ɹˈid/
US/ɹˈid/
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read (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (read)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: read
- Plural: reads
Verb
- Base: read
- 3rd Person Singular: reads
- Present Participle: reading
- Past: read
- Past Participle: read
Споріднені слова
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
Граматичні особливості
- Irregular past: read Verb
- Irregular past participle: read Verb
Вирази
read out
1/ɹˈid ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Read written words aloud to others
To say words from writing so other people can hear them.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.