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English
Etymology
From under- + read.
Pronunciation
Verb
underread (third-person singular simple present underreads, present participle underreading, simple past and past participle underread)
- (transitive) To read below what is normal, usual, or expected, or with less competency, alertness, ability, etc.
- (transitive) To read to a lesser degree. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
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