Meaning of the word misread in English
What does misread mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
misread
US /ˌmɪsˈriːd/
UK /ˌmɪsˈriːd/
Verb
1.
to read something incorrectly
Example:
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I misread the instructions and used the wrong ingredients.
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She misread the map and we ended up in the wrong town.
2.
to judge a situation or a person's feelings incorrectly
Example:
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I completely misread the situation and thought they were fighting.
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It's easy to misread his silence as anger.