read over
B1 neutral separable transitive
In simple words
To read something again carefully to check it or make sure it's right.
Literal meaning: To cast one's eyes over a piece of text.
Meanings
1 B1 neutral
To read a document or piece of writing carefully, typically to check it or review it.
"Please read over your answers before handing in the exam paper."
Grammar: separable
2 B1 neutral
To read something again to refresh your memory or understanding of it.
"I read over my notes from last year's conference before writing the follow-up report."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Commonly used in professional and academic contexts when reviewing documents, essays, contracts, or emails before finalising them. Slightly more careful than 'look over' — implies actually reading rather than just scanning.
Commonly used with
contract essay report notes email document script
Forms
Base
read over
I/you/we/they
3rd person
reads over
he/she/it
Past simple
read over
yesterday
Past participle
read over
have + pp
-ing form
reading over
continuous
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