reading

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of interpreting written symbols as speech, the letters or words on a page.

• The ability to read easily, fluently, and with good comprehension.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹidiŋ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

pass

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Synonyms

clock , copy , hear , receive , interpret , make out , make sense of , scan , understand , learn , study , read aloud , read out , read out loud , speak

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reading
deading , leading , heeding , feeding

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Reading (English) : The act of interpreting written symbols as speech.
   

2. Reading (English) : A town in Pennsylvania, USA.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Reading, PA
   

2. reading room
   

3. reading list
   

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Variants

List of all variants of reading that leads to same result
reading , readings , Reading , read , read between the lines , read the riot act , reading between the lines , reading the riot act , reads , reads between the lines , reads the riot act , reading desk , reading desks , reading frame , reading frames , reading glasses , first reading , first readings , second reading , second readings , speed-read , speed-reading , speed-readings , speed-reads

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

reads, reading, read, readable

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English readan; related to reda 'reddish, read', from Proto-Germanic *radjanan 'to read'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Did you know that the first known example of a reading test was given in ancient Egypt around 1200 BC?

2. The longest word in English that can be spelled using only the letters in the word 'reading' is 'unreadable'.

3. The average person spends about six minutes a day reading warnings, disclaimers, and terms of service agreements.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Literacy: The ability to read and write.

2. Text: Written or printed matter.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Reading is a fundamental skill in many cultures and has been used for various purposes such as education, entertainment, and religious practices. In literature, reading is often depicted as a means of gaining knowledge, broadening horizons, and providing escape. In art, there are numerous depictions of people reading, such as portraits of famous authors or illustrations of characters in books.

How to Memorize "reading"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the letters of the word 'reading' forming a clear image in your mind.
   - Visualize yourself reading a book or newspaper.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'reading' with the act of gaining knowledge or information.
   - Think of the feeling of turning pages in a book.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Every Good Boy Does Fine' to remember the order of the notes in music: E, G, B, D, F, A, C. Replace 'Every Good Boy' with 'Reading Every Good Book' to remember the word 'reading'.
   - Use the acronym 'R-E-A-D' to remember the steps of reading: Recognize the words, Extract the meaning, Analyze the context, and Discuss the ideas.

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