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un·der·stand·ing
 understanding
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- pronunciation:
- uhn
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dIng
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, adjective), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the ability to understand; thinking; intelligence.
Her clear understanding makes her a fine leader.- synonyms:
- intellect, intelligence, reason
- similar words:
- aptitude, brains, comprehension, gray, insight, intuition, matter, mind, perception, sense, wisdom, wit
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| definition 2: |
explanation; opinion.
What is your understanding of what happened?- synonyms:
- opinion
- similar words:
- belief, conception, judgment, perception
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| definition 3: |
an agreement.
After talking all night, we reached an understanding.- synonyms:
- agreement
- similar words:
- accord, arrangement, bargain, compact, pact, settlement
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| definition 4: |
knowledge or skill in a particular area.
She has a good understanding of math.- synonyms:
- grasp, knowledge
- antonyms:
- ignorance
- similar words:
- acquaintance, adeptness, capability, command, grip, skill
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| definition 5: |
sympathy or tolerance toward other people.
Learning about other cultures and religions gives students greater understanding of others.- synonyms:
- open-mindedness, tolerance
- similar words:
- compassion, sympathy
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| related words: |
ability, appreciation, apprehension, compromise, contract, head, heart, idea, impression, knowledge, learning, light, vision |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
feeling or having sympathy.
I'm glad to have such an understanding friend.- synonyms:
- sympathetic, tolerant
- similar words:
- accepting, considerate, kind, patient, thoughtful
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| related words: |
wise |
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| derivation: |
understandingly (adv.) |
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