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understand

[uhn-der-stand] / ˌʌn dərˈstænd /




Usage

What are other ways to say understand? To understand is to be fully aware not only of the meaning of something but also of its implications: I could comprehend all he said, but did not understand that he was joking. To know is to be aware of something as a fact or truth: He knows the basic facts of the subject. I know that he agrees with me. To comprehend is to know something thoroughly and to perceive its relationships to certain other ideas, facts, etc. 

Example Sentences

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Research conducted on the space station continues to expand scientific understanding while supporting future missions beyond Earth orbit.

From Science Daily

Osbourne previously said the comment was "made out of frustration at the circumstances, which I'm sure many will understand, rather than malice."

From BBC

"We know and understand how difficult going without water for such a long period of time is, and how difficult it makes everyday life."

From BBC

Despite their importance, scientists are still trying to understand how these enormous objects formed so early in cosmic history.

From Science Daily

“Obex” is wonderfully idiosyncratic about the dawn of screen obsession, understanding both its promise and peril.

From Los Angeles Times