verb
proofread
PROOF-reed
Proofread (verb) means to carefully check a piece of writing for spelling, grammar, and other errors. Example: “Always proofread your email before hitting send.”
verb
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To carefully check a piece of writing for spelling, grammar, and other errors.
"Always proofread your email before hitting send."
How to use proofread
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo check writing closely for mistakes before it goes out.
Common mistake
Proofreading focuses on catching errors; editing more broadly reshapes content and style.
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Word forms
- Plural
- proofreads
- Third person singular
- proofreads
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Always _____ your email before hitting send.
Etymology
A compound of proof and read.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for proofread
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What does “proofread” mean?
The word “proofread” means to carefully check a piece of writing for spelling, grammar, and other errors. In plain terms, to check writing closely for mistakes before it goes out.
How do you pronounce “proofread”?
“Proofread” is pronounced PROOF-reed (/ˈpɹuːfɹiːd/ in IPA).
How do you use “proofread” in a sentence?
Here is “proofread” used in a sentence: “Always proofread your email before hitting send.”
What part of speech is “proofread”?
“Proofread” is a verb.
