reading
noun/ˈriːdɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #588 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
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
More words in ranks 501–600
- evidenceFacts or signs that show whether something is true.
- followTo act according to instructions, advice, or an example.
- officialA person who holds a position of authority in an organization.
- productionThe process of making or growing things, especially in large amounts.
- rateA measure of how often or how much something happens.
- roundShaped like a circle or ball; or a series or stage in a contest.
- saveTo keep someone or something safe from harm or loss.
- standTo be in an upright position on your feet.
- stuffA general word for things, objects, or belongings.
- taxMoney that people and businesses must pay to the government.