reading between the lines
reading between the lines is the present participle of read between the lines.
Meaning of read between the lines
Verb
read between the lines (third-person singular simple present reads between the lines, present participle reading between the lines, simple past and past participle read between the lines)
- To infer a meaning that is not stated explicitly.
- If you read between the lines a little, you will realize that he has deeper motives.
Questions about reading between the lines
- What is reading between the lines the present participle of?
- Reading between the lines is the present participle of read between the lines.
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