misread
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Verb — To read or interpret something wrongly.
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How to use misread
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Etymology
From Old English mis- ("wrongly") plus read, going back to misrǣdan, "to advise or read incorrectly."
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What does “misread” mean?
The word “misread” means to read or interpret something wrongly. In plain terms, to get the wrong idea from something written, or from a situation you "read" like a mood or intention.
How do you pronounce “misread”?
“Misread” is pronounced mihs-REED (/mɪsˈɹiːd/ in IPA).
How do you use “misread” in a sentence?
Here is “misread” used in a sentence: “He misread the instructions and installed the shelf upside down.”
What part of speech is “misread”?
Depending on how it is used, “misread” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “misread” come from?
The word “misread” comes from Old English. From Old English mis- ("wrongly") plus read, going back to misrǣdan, "to advise or read incorrectly.".
How many meanings does “misread” have?
“Misread” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to read or interpret something wrongly.