Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overread
verb
/ˌoʊ.vəˈrɛd/
Definition
To read something excessively or beyond the necessary amount.
Examples
- After overreading the instructions, she realized she had missed the simplest step.
- He tends to overread the text, interpreting implications that aren’t really there.
- Sometimes, overreading a novel can lead to a proper analysis that goes off track.
Meaning
Overread refers to the act of reading more than what is needed, often leading to confusion or misunderstanding of the material.
Synonyms
- Overanalyze
- Overinterpret
- Misread
