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not be able to read

 

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Term: not be able to read

Description:

"Not be able to read" refers to the condition of lacking the ability or skill to interpret written language or text. It can indicate a limited or nonexistent literacy level, whether due to a lack of education, visual impairment, or other reasons.

Possible Parts of Speech:

  • Verb phrase

Senses:

1. Inability to Understand Written Text:

If someone cannot read, it means they are unable to make sense of written language and comprehend its meaning.

Example sentence: She had never attended school, so she could not be able to read or write.

Usages:

  • Popular Usage:
  • The term "not be able to read" is commonly used when discussing illiteracy or the lack of reading skills.

  • Local Usage:
  • In certain regions, especially rural areas with limited access to education, "not be able to read" might be frequently employed to describe the inability to decipher written text.

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