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- pronunciation:
- uhn
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- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, 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.There must be an error: we understood that drinks were half price today.- 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.- 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.She understands his wanting to make more money, but she wishes he didn't have to travel.I understand that you're upset, but you should consider how others feel too.- 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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