Meaning & Definition of word "Misread"
Misread
/ˌmɪsˈriːd/
verb:
- 1. To read something inaccurately or incorrectly, resulting in misunderstanding.
- Example: I misread the instructions and ended up assembling the furniture wrong.
- 2. To interpret or understand something wrongly.
- Example: She misread his intentions and thought he was being rude.
- 3. To fail to understand the meaning of a text or message.
- Example: The critic misread the author's tone and gave a harsh review.
Etymology
●From the prefix 'mis-' meaning incorrect, and 'read' meaning to interpret written text.
Common Phrases and Expressions
misread the situation:
to misunderstand the circumstances or context.
misread someone's intentions:
to interpret someone's actions or words wrongly.
Related Words
read:
To look at and comprehend the meaning of written or printed matter.
interpret:
To explain the meaning of something.
understand:
To grasp the idea, significance, or meaning of something.
Slang Meanings of misread
Meaning: To totally get it wrong
● Example Sentence: I totally misread that vibe; they were just joking.
Meaning: To have a major misunderstanding
● Example Sentence: I misread that text, and I thought they were breaking up!