Read - translation, pronunciation and examples
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When to use read
Она читает художественную литературу перед сном.
Мы внимательно читаем инструкции из набора перед тем как начать сборку.
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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.
Similar words
the basic act of reading text, silently or aloud
to review or check something (often to ensure correctness or understanding)
to look quickly at a text or document to get a general idea
to read and learn something in depth, often as part of learning
to read quickly to get the main points or gist
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read synonyms
What's the difference between read / go over / look over / study / skim / scan
the basic act of reading text, silently or aloud
I like to read novels in the evening.
Мне нравится читать романы вечером.
to review or check something (often to ensure correctness or understanding)
Let's go over the report before we send it.
Давайте ещё раз посмотрим отчёт перед отправкой.
Can you look over my notes before the meeting?
Можешь быстро глянуть мои заметки перед встречей?
to read and learn something in depth, often as part of learning
She studies chemistry at university.
Она изучает химию в университете.
to read quickly to get the main points or gist
I skimmed the article before the meeting.
Я бегло просмотрел статью перед встречей.
Scan the document for any dates mentioned.
Просканируй документ в поисках дат.
to read carefully or, in less formal use, to browse; often more formal and implies thorough reading
Please peruse the terms before you sign.
Пожалуйста, внимательно прочтите условия перед подписанием.
I like to browse cookbooks for new ideas.
Мне нравится просматривать кулинарные книги в поисках идей.
to read or study something carefully and for a long time
She pored over the manuscript until she understood it.
Она долго вчитывалась в рукопись, пока не поняла её.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 3 words | ≈ 1,100 words | starting without pressure |
| Balanced | 5 words | ≈ 1,800 words | steady growth |
| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
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How to pronounce read and what this word means
read translation: читать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce read
/ˈriːd/
read translation
читать
read examples
She reads non-fiction before bed.
read transcription
/ˈriːd/, /ˈriːd/
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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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