Phrase guide

read up

adj · verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Of an individual, well-versed or informed in a particular subject.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To learn (about something) by reading.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To learn (about something) by reading.

[with on or about]

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

Examples

  • 28 November 2009, Indian Express - Nayagan was actor R Madhavan's introduction to Kamal Hassan After watching the film, I read up about it in the newspapers. When I came to know that Hassan was a 30-year-old actor then, I was completely awe-struck

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4

verb

Meaning 4

To read previous or higher-up messages in a chat; to backread.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet

Examples

  • I just got here, what are you talking about? — It's about the new movie announcement. Read up for the context.

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History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: podkuwać się — learn by reading
  • Polish: podkuć się — learn by reading
  • Swedish: läsa på — learn by reading