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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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"We must show we understand the scale of change the moment calls for - that means bringing our best players into Parliament," she said.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Dr. Becky, wearing the Gi sweatshirt again, instructs: “We have to understand before we intervene.”

From Slate • May 10, 2026

To understand how the U.S. arrived in this predicament, let’s take a step back.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

The researchers say more work is needed to understand exactly what drives these delayed heart rate increases.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

And I understand the hopeful, liquid expression in his eyes, and the way he searches my face for a response.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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