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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. 

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The team says more research is needed to understand how these changes could affect marine ecosystems elsewhere, including the North Atlantic and important commercial fishing regions.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

It said the wider Sikh community had "faced considerable abuse and hate during the trial" claiming that many do not "understand the law" or "significance" of the Kirpan.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Padilla credits her frequent “SNL” co-writers Alison Gates and Kent Sublette for helping her understand the program’s rhythms.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

For BMW, Mistral would build specific models that "understand the physics" of the vehicles and are intended to optimise crash-test procedures.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

What did he care if he could understand it, or why?

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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