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| Pace | Per day | Per year | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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read belongs to the topic "Top 300". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Related words worth learning together
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.
What’s the difference
How is read different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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read pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
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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