read about
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle about
Meanings
Get information from a written source on a subject
Why “about”? The mind stays with one subject. That subject is the focus of words or thoughts.
“I read about it in the paper.”
“I read about the new train line online.”
Don't confuse with
Read about means get information from a written source on a subject. Read ahead means read further in advance of others.
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“I read about it in the paper.” What does it mean?
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
read ahead
A contrast learners often mix up
Read further in advance of others
agonise about
Same about pattern: topic
Worry intensely and at length over a decision
argue about
Same about pattern: topic
Disagree verbally concerning a topic
ask about
Same about pattern: topic
Make enquiries concerning something
boast about
Same about pattern: topic
Speak with excessive pride concerning something
bother about
Same about pattern: topic
Take the trouble to attend to something
care about
Same about pattern: topic
Feel concern or interest in something
complain about
Same about pattern: topic
Express dissatisfaction concerning something
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