Definitions

1. verb

to read too much or excessively into something, especially a situation or a text.

“The student overread the author’s intentions and developed an overly pessimistic view of the novel.”

2. verb

to read something that has already been read, often excessively.

“She overread the same book three times, each time finding new things to appreciate.”

3. noun

the act of reading too much or excessively into something.

“The professor warned his students about the dangers of overreading the text and missing the main point.”