reading
noun/ˈriːdɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #588 most common English word
Meaning
The activity of looking at and understanding written words.
Example sentence
She spent the afternoon lost in reading a fascinating novel.
Synonyms & related words
- studying
- browsing
- perusing
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