Reading
nnoun.cognitionthe cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic messageExamples:- his main reading was detective stories
- suggestions for further reading
Derivationally Related Form:read
Hypernyms:language linguistic process
Inherited Hypernyms:readinglinguistic processhigher cognitive processprocesscognitionpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:browsebrowsingperusalperusingporing overskimskimmingspeed-readingstudying
Full Hyponyms:browseperusalskimspeed-reading
nnoun.communicationa particular interpretation or performanceExamples:- on that reading it was an insult
- he was famous for his reading of Mozart
Derivationally Related Form:read
Hypernyms:interpretation
Inherited Hypernyms:readinginterpretationexplanationstatementmessagecommunicationabstractionentity
nnoun.cognitiona datum about some physical state that is presented to a user by a meter or similar instrumentSynset:indication meter reading
Examples:- he could not believe the meter reading
- the barometer gave clear indications of an approaching storm
Derivationally Related Form:readindicate
Hypernyms:data point datum
Inherited Hypernyms:readingdatuminformationcognitionpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:clock timemiles per hourmphtime
Full Hyponyms:bedtimebreakfast timecanonical hourclock timeclosing timecomplinedawndinnertimeearly-morning hourhappy hourhourlate-night hourlights-outlunchtimematinsmealtimemidnightmiles per hournightnonenonesnoonprimeprime timerush hoursextsmall hoursspacecraft clock timesunsettercetwilightvesperszero hour
nnoun.communicationwritten material intended to be readSynset:reading material
Examples:- the teacher assigned new readings
- he bought some reading material at the airport
Hypernyms:black and white written communication written language
Inherited Hypernyms:readingwritten communicationcommunicationabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:bumfbumph
nnoun.cognitiona mental representation of the meaning or significance of somethingSynset:interpretation version
Derivationally Related Form:interpret
Hypernyms:internal representation mental representation representation
Inherited Hypernyms:interpretationrepresentationcontentcognitionpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:anagogereinterpretation
Full Hyponyms:anagogereinterpretation
nnoun.locationa city on the River Thames in Berkshire in southern EnglandPart Holonyms:Berkshire England
Instance Hypernyms:city metropolis urban center
Inherited Hypernyms:readingcitymunicipalityadministrative districtdistrictregionlocationobjectphysical entityentity
Inherited Hypernyms:readingcitymunicipalityurban areageographical arearegionlocationobjectphysical entityentity
nnoun.communicationa public instance of reciting or repeating (from memory) something prepared in advanceSynset:recital recitation
Examples:- the program included songs and recitations of well-loved poems
Derivationally Related Form:reciterecitalistread
Hypernyms:oral presentation public speaking speaking speechmaking
Inherited Hypernyms:recitationpublic speakingaddressspeech actacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:declamation
Full Hyponyms:declamation
nnoun.actthe act of measuring with meters or similar instrumentsSynset:meter reading
Examples:- he has a job meter reading for the gas company
Derivationally Related Form:read
Hypernyms:measure measurement measuring mensuration
Inherited Hypernyms:readingmeasurementactivityacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
vverb.cognitioninterpret something that is written or printedExamples:- read the advertisement
- Have you read Salman Rushdie?
Derivationally Related Form:readingreadreader
Hypernyms:construe interpret see
Inherited Hypernyms:readinterpretunderstand
Direct Hyponyms:anagramanagrammatiseanagrammatizedecipherdip intolip-readlipreadrereadskimskim overspeech-readtrace
Full Troponyms:anagramdecipherdip intolipreadrereadskim
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s | Somebody ---s that CLAUSE
vverb.stativehave or contain a certain wording or formSynset:read say
Examples:- The passage reads as follows
- What does the law say?
Derivationally Related Form:read
Hypernyms:feature have
Inherited Hypernyms:readhave
Sentence Frame:Something ---s something | Something ---s Adjective/Noun
vverb.cognitionlook at, interpret, and say out loud something that is written or printedExamples:- The King will read the proclamation at noon
Derivationally Related Form:readingreader
Hypernyms:mouth speak talk utter verbalise verbalize
Inherited Hypernyms:readtalkcommunicateinteractact
Direct Hyponyms:calldictatenumerate
Full Troponyms:calldictatenumerate
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s | Somebody ---s to somebody | Somebody ---s somebody something | Somebody ---s something to somebody | The parents --- a French poem to the children (apply to: read) | The parents --- the children a French poem (apply to: read)
vverb.cognitionobtain data from magnetic tapes or other digital sourcesSynset:read scan
Examples:- This dictionary can be read by the computer
Hypernyms:construe interpret see
Inherited Hypernyms:readinterpretunderstand
Direct Hyponyms:misread
Full Troponyms:misread
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.cognitioninterpret the significance of, as of palms, tea leaves, intestines, the sky; also of human behaviorExamples:- She read the sky and predicted rain
- I can't read his strange behavior
- The fortune teller read his fate in the crystal ball
Hypernyms:anticipate call forebode foretell predict prognosticate promise
Inherited Hypernyms:readpredictguessspeculatereasonthink
Direct Hyponyms:scry
Full Troponyms:scry
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.cognitioninterpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impressionSynset:read take
Examples:- I read this address as a satire
- How should I take this message?
Derivationally Related Form:reading
Hypernyms:construe interpret see
Inherited Hypernyms:takeinterpretunderstand
Direct Hyponyms:misinterpretmisread
Full Troponyms:misread
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something PP
vverb.cognitionbe a student of a certain subjectSynset:learn read study take
Examples:- She is reading for the bar exam
Derivationally Related Form:studystudying
Inherited Hypernyms:learn
Direct Hyponyms:auditdrillexercisepracticepractisepreparetrain
Full Troponyms:apprenticeauditdrillretraintrain
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.communicationindicate a certain reading; of gauges and instrumentsSynset:read record register show
Examples:- The thermometer showed thirteen degrees below zero
- The gauge read 'empty'
Derivationally Related Form:readingregistration
Hypernyms:indicate
Inherited Hypernyms:readindicateinformcommunicateinteractact
Direct Hyponyms:sayshowstrike
Full Troponyms:attestsayshowstrikesurcharge
Sentence Frame:Something ---s something
vverb.creationaudition for a stage role by reading parts of a roleTopic:performing arts
Examples:- He is auditioning for 'Julius Caesar' at Stratford this year
Hypernyms:audition try out
Inherited Hypernyms:readauditionperformre-createmake
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s PP
vverb.cognitionto hear and understandExamples:- I read you loud and clear!
Hypernyms:understand
Inherited Hypernyms:readunderstand
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody
vverb.cognitionmake sense of a languageSynset:interpret read translate understand
Examples:- She understands French
- Can you read Greek?
Derivationally Related Form:understandable
Hypernyms:understand
Inherited Hypernyms:understandunderstand
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody | Somebody ---s that CLAUSE