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Other definitions for read (2 of 3)
read2
[ red ]
/ rɛd /
adjective
having knowledge gained by reading (usually used in combination): a well-read person.
Origin of read
2First recorded in 1570–80; past participle of read1
Other definitions for read (3 of 3)
Read
[ reed ]
/ rid /
noun
George, 1733–98, American political leader: served in the Continental Congress 1774–77.
Sir Herbert, 1893–1968, English critic and poet.
a male given name: from an Old English word meaning “red.”
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British Dictionary definitions for read (1 of 2)
read1
/ (riːd) /
verb reads, reading or read (rɛd)
noun
matter suitable for readingthis new book is a very good read
the act of reading
Word Origin for read
Old English rǣdan to advise, explain; related to Old Frisian rēda, Old High German rātan, Gothic garēdan
British Dictionary definitions for read (2 of 2)
read2
/ (rɛd) /
verb
the past tense and past participle of read 1
adjective
having knowledge gained from books (esp in the phrases widely read, well-read)
take something as read to take something for granted as a fact; understand or presume
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