Synonyms of reading

reading 1 of 2

noun

ˈrē-diŋ 

1

as in interpretation

a presentation of an artistic work (as a piece of music) from a particular point of view

a very bizarre reading of one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies by an alternative theater company

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interpretation
• version
• rendition
• performance
• adaptation
• account
• variation
• reworking

2

as in lesson

something assigned to be read or studied

make sure you do the assigned reading for tonight

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lesson
• assignment
• homework
• lecture
• study
• exercise
• schoolwork
• practice
• drill
• étude

reading

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verb

present participle of read

1

as in scanning

to go over and mentally take in the content of

he always reads the newspaper in the morning as he eats breakfast

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scanning
• perusing
• reviewing
• studying
• skimming
• poring (over)
• browsing
• rereading
• seeing
• deciphering
• devouring
• dipping (into)
• leafing (through)
• speed-reading
• turning over
• proofreading
• understanding
• wading (through)
• thumbing (through)
• gobbling (up)
• comprehending
• grasping
• slogging (through)
• getting
• perceiving
• tumbling (to)
• apprehending
• making
• making out

2

as in predicting

to tell of or describe beforehand

the psychic claimed to be able to read his future

Synonyms & Similar Words

• predicting
• anticipating
• warning
• forecasting
• announcing
• prophesying
• calling
• prognosticating
• foretelling
• presaging
• auguring
• vaticinating
• alerting
• cautioning
• foreseeing
• promising
• forewarning
• declaring
• proclaiming
• divining
• foreboding
• boding
• portending
• heralding
• foreknowing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• relating
• reporting
• describing
• telling
• reciting
• recounting
• narrating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reading

Noun

Livermore and San Martin have recorded the region’s highest recent ozone readings, according to air district data, underscoring how wildfire smoke can worsen pollution in areas that already struggle most with smog. — Seth Borenstein, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Warm and lived in, its heritage shines through the terracotta walls, antique wooden bureaus, and sun-drenched reading nooks. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

Verb

In 1896, the Senate began the tradition of reading it every year. — Lonnie G. Bunch Iii, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026

Keep reading to find a New York shopping writer’s top picks for summer fashion, starting at just $26. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026