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Joseph A Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

The read or reading

Hello everyone,

Is the phrase "the read" correctly used in the following sentence?

- It definitely was worth the read.

Or must it be like these?

- It definitely was worth reading.

- It definitely was worth the reading.

Regards,

JA

  

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Yes, your sentence is OK. 'read' is a noun that can be used in a context where you are talking about readability. eg This book is a good read.

— Clive

  • Yes, your sentence is OK.
  • 'read' is a noun that can be used in a context where you are talking about readability.
  • eg This book is a good read.
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Yes, your sentence is OK.

'read' is a noun that can be used in a context where you are talking about readability.

eg This book is a good read.

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