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well-read - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'well-read' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Well-read [ a.]
- Of extensive reading; deeply versed; -- often followed by in.

Meaning of 'well-read' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . well-read [ s]
Meaning (1):
- highly educated; having extensive information or understanding
Example in sentence:
  • a knowledgeable audience;
  • a knowledgeable critic;
  • knowing instructors
Meaning (2):
- well informed or deeply versed through reading
Example in sentence:
  • respect for a well-read man;
  • well-read in medieval history

Nearby Words:

wel-begone welaway welch welcher welchman welcome welcomed welcomely welcomeness welcomer

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