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| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
read with Russian translation
read usage examples
Она читает художественную литературу перед сном.
She reads non-fiction before bed.
Мы внимательно читаем инструкции из набора перед тем как начать сборку.
We read the instructions from the model kit carefully before starting.
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read belongs to the topic "Top 300". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
read synonyms
What's the difference between read / go over / look over / study / skim / scan
to review or check something (often to ensure correctness or understanding)
Let's go over the report before we send it.
Can you look over my notes before the meeting?
to read and learn something in depth, often as part of learning
She studies chemistry at university.
to read quickly to get the main points or gist
I skimmed the article before the meeting.
Scan the document for any dates mentioned.
to read carefully or, in less formal use, to browse; often more formal and implies thorough reading
Please peruse the terms before you sign.
I like to browse cookbooks for new ideas.
to read or study something carefully and for a long time
She pored over the manuscript until she understood it.
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How to pronounce read and what this word means
read means read. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce read
/ˈriːd/
read translation
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read examples
She reads non-fiction before bed.
read transcription
/ˈriːd/, /ˈriːd/
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read is pronounced as /ˈriːd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
read definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She reads non-fiction before bed. Translation: Она читает художественную литературу перед сном.
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