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read between the lines vs see

see vs read between the lines

read between the lines is not a noun while see is a noun.

read between the lines and see both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
read between the lines No No Yes No
see Yes No Yes No
As verbs, see is a hypernym of read between the lines; that is, see is a word with a broader meaning than read between the lines:
  • read between the lines: read what is implied but not expressed on the surface
  • see: make sense of; assign a meaning to
Other hypernyms of read between the lines include construe, interpret.
read between the lines (noun) see (noun)
the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
read between the lines (verb) see (verb)
read what is implied but not expressed on the surface deem to be
perceive (an idea or situation) mentally
get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
deliberate or decide
make sense of; assign a meaning to
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
match or meet
receive as a specified guest
imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind
come together
conduct someone someplace
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
perceive or be contemporaneous with
see or watch
see and understand, have a good eye
observe as if with an eye
undergo or live through a difficult experience
observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
date regularly; have a steady relationship with
go to see a place, as for entertainment
go to see for professional or business reasons
go to see for a social visit
take charge of or deal with
Difference between read between the lines and see

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