re-read

She re-read the letter to make sure she understood it.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To read something again: "re-read" means to read a text or document a second or subsequent time, often to improve understanding, find errors, or enjoy it again.

Usage Examples

• (To read the chapter again for clarity.)
• (To read the email a second time for accuracy.)
• (To read favorite parts again for enjoyment.)

Advanced Usage

• "to re-read for comprehension": to read a text again specifically to deepen understanding.

  • The students were asked to re-read the poem for comprehension. (To read the poem again to grasp its meaning fully.)

• "to re-read with fresh eyes": to read something again after a break to gain a new perspective.

  • After a week, she re-read her essay with fresh eyes and spotted many improvements. (To read again with a new viewpoint.)

Variants and Related Words

• Reread (alt spelling): the same as "re-read", often written without a hyphen.

  • He decided to reread the instructions carefully. (He read the instructions again.)

• Re-reading (present participle): the act of reading again.

  • Re-reading old letters can bring back fond memories. (The act of reading letters again.)

Synonyms

• Read again: to read a second time.

  • I need to read again the introduction. (To read the introduction a second time.)

• Peruse again: to examine or read something again carefully.

  • She perused the contract again before signing. (She read the contract again with attention.)

Phrasal Verbs

• Re-read over: to read something again thoroughly.
  • He re-read over the report to ensure no errors. (He read the report again completely.)

Related Idioms

• Read between the lines: to look for a hidden meaning, often requiring re-reading.
  • After re-reading the letter, she read between the lines and understood his true feelings. (After reading again, she found the implied meaning.)