reading — the action or skill of reading written or printed matter silently or aloud
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action or skill of reading written or printed matter silently or aloud
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈriːdɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My dog ate my reading assignment, and surprisingly, his literary analysis was better than mine.
- She improved her English through extensive reading.
- The electricity meter reading shocked me more than the actual electric bill.
reading
NOUN[/ˈriːdɪŋ/]
the action or skill of reading written or printed matter silently or aloud
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Reading derives from Old English 'rǣdan', which originally meant 'to advise' or 'to interpret'. Over time, the meaning evolved to 'to decipher letters or written text', eventually becoming the modern sense of comprehending written language.
Breakdown
read (from Old English rǣdan, meaning 'to interpret' or 'to decipher') + -ing (present participle suffix indicating an ongoing action or gerund).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dog ate my reading assignment, and surprisingly, his literary analysis was better than mine.”
“She improved her English through extensive reading.”
“The electricity meter reading shocked me more than the actual electric bill.”
“The professor's reading of the poem brought tears to our eyes.”
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