Read over
phrasal verb
To read something carefully from beginning to end.
Before you sign the contract, make sure you read it over carefully to understand all the conditions.
Often appears as...
- read over a document
- read over a report
phrasal verb
To study or examine for a brief revision or summary.
Before going to bed, she read over her notes for tomorrow's test.
Often appears as...
- read over a lesson
- read over your work
phrasal verb
To read something carefully from beginning to end.
Before you sign the contract, make sure you read it over carefully to understand all the conditions.
Often appears as...
- read over a document
- read over a report
phrasal verb
To study or examine for a brief revision or summary.
Before going to bed, she read over her notes for tomorrow's test.
Often appears as...
- read over a lesson
- read over your work
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Intent Focus
Use 'read over' when you need thorough understanding, not just skimming.
He read over the instructions again to ensure he didn't miss any steps.
Pro Tip 2/3Full Length
'Read over' implies going through the entire text from start to finish.
I need to read over the whole book before my literature exam.
Pro Tip 3/3Attention to Detail
Use 'read over' when checking for errors or details that you might have missed.
Could you read over my email for any typos before I send it?
Pro Tip 1/3Intent Focus
Use 'read over' when you need thorough understanding, not just skimming.
He read over the instructions again to ensure he didn't miss any steps.
Pro Tip 2/3Full Length
'Read over' implies going through the entire text from start to finish.
I need to read over the whole book before my literature exam.
Pro Tip 3/3Attention to Detail
Use 'read over' when checking for errors or details that you might have missed.
Could you read over my email for any typos before I send it?
Pro Tip 1/3Intent Focus
Use 'read over' when you need thorough understanding, not just skimming.
He read over the instructions again to ensure he didn't miss any steps.
Pro Tip 2/3Full Length
'Read over' implies going through the entire text from start to finish.
I need to read over the whole book before my literature exam.
Pro Tip 3/3Attention to Detail
Use 'read over' when checking for errors or details that you might have missed.
Could you read over my email for any typos before I send it?
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