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- pronunciation:
- uhn
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staend
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Grammatical Patterns, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
understands, understanding, understood |
| definition 1: |
to perceive the meaning, nature, or significance of.
The child understands only simple words.I understand that concept, but it's difficult to explain it.- synonyms:
- comprehend, grasp, perceive, see
- antonyms:
- misunderstand
- similar words:
- apprehend, catch, fathom, follow, get, know, read, realize, recognize, savvy, seize
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| definition 2: |
to know well the ways, nature, and workings of.
We need someone who understands computers to help us with this.He was a brilliant and complicated young man, and his parents did not understand him.- similar words:
- comprehend, fathom, have down pat, know
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| definition 3: |
to assume agreement; take as settled.
The terms of the contract are understood by both parties.- similar words:
- accept, assume, presume, suppose
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| definition 4: |
to interpret in a particular way.
She understood the compliment as an insult.- synonyms:
- construe, interpret, regard
- similar words:
- accept, appraise, assess, evaluate, read, see, take
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| definition 5: |
to hear through another source; gather.
I understand that you're planning to run for city council.[verb + (that) + clause
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There must be an error: we understood that drinks were half price today.[verb + (that) + clause
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- synonyms:
- gather, hear
- similar words:
- infer, learn
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| definition 6: |
to accept as fact.
It is understood that cheating on tests is not allowed.[verb + (that) + clause
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- synonyms:
- accept
- similar words:
- know
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| definition 7: |
to grasp the reason or logic behind (something) and have some sympathy concerning.
I understand your dislike for your job, but isn't it better to stay until you find a new one?I cannot understand his dropping out of medical school.[verb + possessive adj + gerund
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She understands his wanting to make more money, but she wishes he didn't have to travel.[verb + possessive adj + gerund
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I understand that you're upset, but you should consider how others feel too.[verb + (that) + clause
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- synonyms:
- sympathize with
- similar words:
- appreciate, feel, know, recognize, see
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| related words: |
absorb, come to grips with, decipher, gather, hear, interpret, pick up, repute, sense, solve, sort, tumble |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to perceive and grasp the intended meaning.
I understand completely, and I agree with what you're saying.- synonyms:
- apprehend, know, see
- antonyms:
- misunderstand
- similar words:
- savvy
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| definition 2: |
to be sympathetic or tolerant.
If you can't pay right away, I will understand.- similar words:
- sympathize
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| related words: |
relate |
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