misread
|mis/read|
B2
/ˌmɪsˈriːd/
incorrect reading
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misread' originates from the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and the word 'read' from Old English 'rǣdan', meaning 'to advise, interpret'.
Historical Evolution
'misread' has remained largely unchanged in form and meaning since its inception in Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to read wrongly', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to read something incorrectly or to misunderstand the meaning of something.
I misread the instructions and ended up assembling the furniture incorrectly.
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Verb 2
past tense or past participle form of 'misread'.
She misread the situation and thought he was angry.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39