Cool MateReading
UK /["/ˈriːdɪŋ/"]/US /["/ˈriːdɪŋ/"]/
Definition
the activity of somebody who reads
In simple words: The action of looking at written words and understanding them.
Examples
- Reading can be a great way to learn new things.
- He enjoys reading books on history and science.
- Reading in the park is relaxing on a sunny day.
- Her reading of the poem was very emotional.
- I think reading is important for everyone.
- His reading skills have improved this year.
- She has a reading list of ten books for the summer.
Usage notes
Use 'reading' when discussing books, articles, or any text. It's suitable in both casual and formal contexts. Avoid using it in very technical fields without specification.
Grammar pattern
reading + object
Memory hint
Think of 'reading' as 're-adding' words into your mind.
Collocations
- extensive
- careful
- close
- do
- get down to
- material
- matter
- habits
- reading about
- reading on
- extensive
- careful
- close
- do
- get down to
- material
- matter
- habits
- reading about
- reading on
- compelling
- compulsive
- fascinating
- be
- make
- make for
- list
- comprehension
- allegorical
- literal
- insightful
- give
- offer
- provide
- high
- low
- normal
- get
- obtain
- take
- readingof
- public
- staged
- Bible
- give
- at a/the reading
- reading from
- reading of
- public
- staged
- Bible
- give
- at a/the reading
- reading from
- reading of
- compelling
- compulsive
- fascinating
- be
- make
- make for
- list
- comprehension
Synonyms
- perusal
- comprehension
- study
- review
- evaluation
Antonyms
- writing
- ignoring
Common mistakes
- Confusing 'reading' as a noun with 'read' as a verb.
- 'Reading' spelled incorrectly as 'reeding'.
- Using 'reading' in the past tense without the right context.