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Meaning of misread
The primary meaning of the word "misread" is to interpret or understand something incorrectly.
Etymology of misread
The word "misread" has its roots in Old English words "mis" meaning wrong or mistaken, and "rædan" meaning to read or advise, with the prefix "mis-" indicating a wrong or mistaken action, and has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of reading or interpreting something incorrectly.
Synonyms
misunderstand
misinterpret
misapprehend
miscomprehend
misconstrue
mistake
misjudge
misperceive
mistake
misconceive
misread
mishear
overlook
overread
reread
reappraise
reassess
reinterpret
reevaluate
reexamine
misanalyze
miscalculate
misestimate
misassess
misgauge
misreckon
misapprehend
Definitions
- To read or interpret something incorrectly
- * To misunderstand the meaning or intention of something
Usage Examples
- She misread the signs and took a wrong turn.
- * He misread the situation and thought everyone was happy.
- * The student misread the question and gave an incorrect answer.