Sekirov Dictionary

read up

verb 3
adjective 1
forms 4

verb3

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To learn (about something) by reading.
- "Pestilential nonsense!" "Have you read it up at all, Father?" asked Enid. "Read it up! I, with all my interests and no time for one-half of them! Enid, you are too absurd." "Sorry, Father." — 1925
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[with on or about]
- 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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(Internet) To read previous or higher-up messages in a chat; to backread.
- I just got here, what are you talking about? — It's about the new movie announcement. Read up for the context.

adjective1

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

forms

reading up · reads up · more read up · most read up

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