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Reading

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈriːdɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈriːdɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Reading

the activity of somebody who reads

In simple words: The action of looking at written words and understanding them.

Reading in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Reading

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.

Related words

Collocations with Reading

• 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 for Reading

• perusal
• comprehension
• study
• review
• evaluation

Opposites of Reading

• writing
• ignoring

Common mistakes with Reading

• 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.

Frequently asked questions about Reading

What does Reading mean?

The action of looking at written words and understanding them.

What is the definition of Reading?

the activity of somebody who reads

How do you use Reading in a sentence?

Reading can be a great way to learn new things.

Can you give another example of Reading?

He enjoys reading books on history and science.

What are synonyms for Reading?

Common alternatives include perusal, comprehension, study, review, evaluation.

What is the opposite of Reading?

Opposite meanings include writing, ignoring.

What words go with Reading?

It commonly pairs with 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.

What are common mistakes when using Reading?

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.

How do you pronounce Reading?

US: /["/ˈriːdɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈriːdɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Reading?

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.

What CEFR level is Reading?

"Reading" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.