reads
word · lemma: read
/ˈɹidz/
reedz (present), redz (past)
/ɹˈiːdz/
reedz (present), redz (past)
Definition
Third-person singular form of 'read'. It means someone reads words and texts, or understands information shown in signs, numbers, or situations.
Usage & Nuances
Used with he/she/it in the present simple: 'She reads every night.' The spelling changes, but the pronunciation is /riːdz/. It can also mean 'shows' or 'indicates' in contexts like meters, screens, and reports: 'The sign reads Closed.'
Spanish: leePortuguese (BR): lêPortuguese (PT): lêChinese (Simplified): 读 - 阅读Chinese (Traditional): 讀 - 閱讀Hindi: पढ़ता है - पढ़ती हैArabic: يقرأBengali: পড়েRussian: читаетJapanese: 読むVietnamese: đọcKorean: 읽는다Turkish: okurUrdu: پڑھتا ہے - پڑھتی ہےIndonesian: membaca
Example Sentences
She reads a book before bed.
basic
He reads the bus schedule every morning.
basic
This meter reads 50 degrees.
basic
She reads way faster than I do.
natural
The message reads like a joke, but he's serious.
natural
The sign reads 'No Parking After 6 PM.'
natural