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Meaning of the word "read over" in English

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read over

US /riːd ˈoʊvər/

UK /riːd ˈəʊvə/

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Phrasal Verb

to read something quickly from beginning to end, especially to find mistakes or check details

Example:

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Can you read over this report before I submit it?

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I need to read over my notes for the exam.

Synonym:

peruse scan skim review check

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Related Word:

read reading read-in read on read into palm reading read out