READ
/ɹiːd/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of READ
A reading or an act of reading, especially an actor's part of a play.
(in combination) Something to be read; a written work.
"His thrillers are always a gripping read."
A person's interpretation or impression of something.
"What's your read of the current political situation?"
To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written.
"Have you read this book?"
To speak aloud words or other information that is written. Often construed with a to phrase or an indirect object.
"All right, class, who wants to read next?"
To read work(s) written by (a named author).
"At the moment I'm reading Milton."
To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written.
"Have you read this book?"
To speak aloud words or other information that is written. Often construed with a to phrase or an indirect object.
"All right, class, who wants to read next?"
Synonyms of READ
Words with similar meaning
Examples of READ in a Sentence
- "His thrillers are always a gripping read."
- "What's your read of the current political situation?"
- "Have you read this book?"
- "All right, class, who wants to read next?"
Word Details
Is READ a Scrabble Word?
Yes, READ is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like READ are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for READ
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | a | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Anagrams of READ
Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in READ
19 words from the letters in READ
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use READ in Word Games
READ is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: READ is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble READ to find 19 additional valid words.