What does READS mean?

Heres your answer: Reads

Parts of Speech: verb

Definitions:

  1. To look at and comprehend the meaning of written or printed matter by interpreting the characters or symbols of which it is composed.
  2. To utter aloud or render in speech written or printed words that one is perusing.
  3. To have the ability to read.

Pronunciations:

  • US: /riːdz/
  • UK: /riːdz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "read" originated from the Old English word "rǣdan" which means "to advise, interpret, read". It is one of the most commonly used verbs in the English language and is used to describe the act of interpreting written or printed matter. It can also be used to describe the act of speaking aloud the words that one is reading.

Synonyms:

  • Scan
  • Peruse
  • Examine
  • Study

Related Words:

  • Ready
  • Readd
  • Reade
  • Reado
  • Readi

Example Sentences:

  1. She reads a book every night before going to bed.
  2. He read the poem aloud to the class.
  3. She learned to read at a young age.


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