underread Meaning & Definition
What Does Underread Mean?
As a verb, underread means To read below what is normal, usual, or expected, or with less competency, alertness, ability, etc. It can also mean To read to a lesser degree. (Can we add an example for this sense?). As an adjective, it means Read to a lesser degree; insufficiently read.
Underread in Brief
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌʌndəˈɹiːd/ |
| Antonyms | overread |
| Comparative / superlative | more underread, most underread |
Underread Definition (Verb)
- To read below what is normal, usual, or expected, or with less competency, alertness, ability, etc.
- To read to a lesser degree. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
Verb
- simple past and past participle of underread
Underread as an Adjective
- Read to a lesser degree; insufficiently read.
- Having read below what is normal, usual, or expected, or with less competency, alertness, ability, etc.
Verb
- To read below what is normal, usual, or expected.
- To read insufficiently or with less competency, alertness, ability, etc.
- To read to a lesser degree.
Synonyms of Underread
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Underread synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Underread
Word Forms & Grammar
underread (third-person singular simple present underreads, present participle underreading, simple past and past participle underread)
underread
underread (comparative more underread, superlative most underread)
Origin of Underread
Origin 1: From under- + read (verb).
Origin 2: From under- + read, simple past and past participle of read.
Frequently Asked Questions About Underread
Is underread a verb or an adjective?
Underread is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is the opposite of underread?
The opposite of underread is overread.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of underread?
The comparative form is more underread and the superlative form is most underread.