reads
English meaning: Reads
Definition
A reading or an act of reading, especially an actor's part of a play.
Example
“That novel is one of the best reads I've had all year.”
Another example: “His read of the market proved remarkably accurate.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Plural of 'read', used as a noun for an instance or quality of reading ('a good read', 'a quick read') or an interpretation ('my read on the situation'). Informal to neutral register; the noun use is fairly colloquial.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Old English 'r'dan' (to advise, interpret, read), of Germanic origin, the noun use developing much later, by the 19th century.
Synonyms
- readings
- interpretations
- perusals
Related Words
- intrepidity
- eine
- ein
- darin
- aloud
- gallantry
- translates
- conspicuous
- rot
- ber
Common Collocations
- a good read
- worth a read
- quick read
- close read
- cover-to-cover read
Word Forms
read (n & v); reads (pl); reading (n)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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