Is reading a verb or a noun?

Is reading a verb or a noun?

As detailed above, ‘reading’ can be a verb, an adjective or a noun. Adjective usage: reading glasses. Noun usage: a speedometer reading. Noun usage: a poetry reading.

Can you use reading as a noun?

[uncountable] the activity of someone who reads My hobbies include reading and painting. He needs more help with his reading.

What is a verb in reading?

verb (used without object), read [red], read·ing [ree-ding]. to read or peruse written or printed matter. to utter aloud or render in speech written or printed words that one is perusing: to read to a person.

What kind of noun is read?

Read is also a noun. I settled down to have a good read. When you read a piece of writing to someone, you say the words aloud. People who can read have the ability to look at and understand written words.

Is read a noun yes or no?

read (verb) read (noun) read (adjective) sight–read (verb)

Is reading an abstract noun?

Both concrete and abstract nouns can be either countable or uncountable, depending on what they name….Abstract countable nouns.

Singular	Plural
a reading	10 readings
an aspiration	many aspirations

How is reading used as a noun?

Noun The family attended the reading of her will. The speech ended with a reading from his latest novel. After several readings, I finally understood the meaning of the poem. He needs help in reading.

What part of speech is reading books?

noun
READING (noun) definition and synonyms | Macmillan Dictionary.

Is read an adjective or noun?

read (adjective) reading (noun) read–only (adjective) read–only memory (noun) lip–read (verb)

Is reading a concrete noun?

Depending on whether they name a tangible or an intangible thing, nouns are classed as being either concrete or abstract….Abstract countable nouns.

Singular	Plural
a reading	10 readings
an aspiration	many aspirations