easy
The young reader sounded out each word carefully.
What does Reader mean?
A reader is someone who reads.
Dictionary definition
A person who reads, or a book made for reading practice.
Example sentences
Reader in a sentence
medium
A strong reader uses context clues to understand new vocabulary.
hard
The author guides the reader by adding details at the right time.
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Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.
Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does reader mean?
Reader means someone who reads.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to reader?
Book Lover is close to reader in this main meaning.
Practice 3
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: The young ____ sounded out each word carefully.
Reader best completes the sentence.
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Reader
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ree · der · strongest beat: ree
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WordReader.
Partnoun.
MeaningReader means A reader is someone who reads.
ExampleExample: The young reader sounded out each word carefully.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ree · der
- Strongest beat
- ree
- Ending
- der
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ree.
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Synonyms
Words like Reader
book loverUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
learnerUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
Antonyms
Opposite words
writerUse as a meaningful contrast in this word's main sense.
speakerUse as a meaningful contrast in this word's main sense.
Synonym practice
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Word family
Reader word family
Base word
reader
noun
readers
More than one reader.
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Student support
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Hint for students
A reader is a person who reads. It can also mean a book made for reading practice.
Common mix-up
Reader is not the same as writer. A reader takes in written words; a writer creates them.
Try it in class or at home
Write one sentence that shows reader without using the word reader. Model sentence: The student turned each page and followed the words with her finger. Clue words: turned each page, followed the words Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a person who is reading?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "A careful reader notices clues in the story." Why does reader fit better than writer?
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