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Misread Definition & Meaning

misread
verb
  1. read or interpret wrongly; "He misread the data"
  2. interpret wrongly; "I misread Hamlet all my life!"

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  • "His book was misread"
    The Cuf f/ Living Legends — Cuf Legends

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Frequently asked questions

What does misread mean?
read or interpret wrongly; "He misread the data" interpret wrongly; "I misread Hamlet all my life!"
What part of speech is misread?
Misread is a verb.
How many definitions does misread have?
Misread has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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