read silently

Frequency: 7.010.8 per million words

to read without speaking the words aloud

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Examples (10)

  • The students were asked to read the passage silently to themselves.
  • She sat in the library and read silently for over an hour.
  • Please read the instructions silently before beginning the test.
  • I prefer to read silently rather than reading aloud to the group.
  • He moved his lips as he read the letter silently.
  • Everyone read silently while the teacher graded the papers.
  • You should read the contract silently and check for any errors.
  • They read the news silently on their phones during the commute.
  • Can you read silently so you don't disturb the people around you?
  • After the announcement, the class returned to reading silently.