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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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She runs the non-profit and warns parents to fully understand the implications of joint custody arrangements in Japan, particularly in cases involving safety concerns.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Earlier observations suggested that 12°C worked well for preserving 'Tainong No.1' mangoes, but researchers did not fully understand the biological reasons behind its effectiveness.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

Hilton praised “sheriffs like Chad who actually understand what public safety looks like” while Bianco acknowledged that his opponent “should be very proud” to have Trump’s endorsement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

We might not have answers, but I know they understand, and that matters.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

What I want to say is that these drawings seem too personal for a museum, something I could understand if he didn’t want the world to see.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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