reading
Collocations
33(noun.) sth you can read
ADJ
compelling, compulsive, fascinating, good, interesting | depressing, disturbing | heavy, serious | light | compulsory, essential, required | recommended, suggested | background, introductory | further
bedtime, holiday
I always keep a stack of bedtime reading on my nightstand to help me fall asleep.
VERB + READING
be, make (for)
His new detective novel is absolutely gripping reading for anyone who loves mysteries.
READING + NOUN
list
(noun.) activity of reading
ADJ
extensive
He completed extensive reading before starting his research project on climate change.
careful, close, critical
After a careful reading of the instructions, she finally understood what to do.
serious
map
I need to find my glasses because my reading vision has gotten worse this year.
VERB + READING
do, get down to
She finally got down to some serious reading after finishing all her work.
READING + NOUN
material, matter
ability, age, knowledge, skills
My daughter's reading skills have improved greatly since she started school last year.
glasses, light, room
PREP
~ about/on
She has done a lot of reading on climate change recently and feels more informed now.
(noun.) reading in public
ADJ
public | Bible, poetry
VERB + READING
give
The professor gave a reading from her new novel at the university auditorium last night.
PREP
at a/the ~
I attended an interesting reading at the library last week where the author discussed her new novel.
~ from/of
The priest gave several readings of poems during the memorial service.
(noun.) figure/measurement shown on an instrument
ADJ
high, low | zero | normal | accurate, correct | false | meter, thermometer
VERB + READING
get, obtain, take
give
The thermometer gave an unusual reading, so we checked it again to be sure.