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reader

[ˈriːdər]

reader Definition

  • 1a person who reads or who is fond of reading
  • 2a device or software that reads data from a storage medium and writes it into memory, especially one that reads and writes data on magnetic tape or optical disks

Using reader: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "reader" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She's an avid reader of mystery novels.

  • Example

    The library has many readers of classic literature.

  • Example

    I bought a new e-reader for my vacation.

  • Example

    The computer's CD-ROM reader is broken.

reader Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with reader

  • a person who seems able to know what other people are thinking

    Example

    He always knows what I'm thinking. He's like a mind reader.

  • a person who reads quickly and efficiently

    Example

    She's a speed reader and can finish a novel in a few hours.

  • fair-weather reader

    a person who only reads when the conditions are favorable or convenient

    Example

    He's not a true book lover, just a fair-weather reader who only reads on vacation.

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Summary: reader in Brief

A 'reader' [ˈriːdər] is either a person who reads or a device/software that reads data from a storage medium and writes it into memory. Examples include 'She's an avid reader of mystery novels.' and 'I bought a new e-reader for my vacation.' Phrases like 'mind reader' describe a person who seems able to know what other people are thinking, while 'speed reader' describes someone who reads quickly and efficiently.

How do native speakers use this expression?

Dearest

gentle

reader,

did

you

miss

me?