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reads between the lines

reads between the lines is the third-person singular simple present indicative 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)

  1. (idiomatic) 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 reads between the lines

What is reads between the lines the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Reads between the lines is the third-person singular simple present indicative of read between the lines.

Words near reads between the lines in the dictionary

  1. readout
  2. readouts
  3. reads
  4. reads across
  5. reads along
  6. reads between the lines
  7. reads for
  8. reads for press
  9. reads in
  10. reads into
  11. reads like an open book

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