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reader

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈriːdɚ/ · UK /ˈriːdə/

Forms: readers

reader means: A person who reads books, articles, or other written material.

noun

PERSON WHO READSA2

A person who reads books, articles, or other written material.

  • She is a keen reader.
  • Readers sent letters to the newspaper.
  • This book is suitable for young readers.

How to use it: reader of something (He is a regular reader of this magazine.)

Common phrases: avid reader, regular reader, reader of something

LEARNING BOOKB2

A book with simple texts for people learning to read or learning a language.

  • Our class uses a graded reader.
  • She bought two readers for beginners.
  • This reader includes short stories and word lists.

Common phrases: graded reader, school reader, beginner reader

Questions about reader

What does reader mean?

A person who reads books, articles, or other written material.

What is reader in other languages?

Türkçe: okur · Español: lector · Français: lecteur · Deutsch: Leser · Italiano: lettore · 日本語: 読者

How do you pronounce reader?

In American English /ˈriːdɚ/; in British English /ˈriːdə/.

How do you use reader in a sentence?

She is a keen reader. Readers sent letters to the newspaper.

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