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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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Today, numerous satellites monitor the Sun, measuring the solar wind and the energy it emits, giving us a better understanding of solar activity and earlier warnings when it increases.

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According to the CAA, the new rules are designed to be easier to understand, as well as allow for "safe expansion" of drones across the UK.

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"I think there's hope," he says, pinning his on a generational change - when more young people will understand and appreciate China's rare songbirds and the need to protect them.

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Ryan hopes these will help his son better understand the language of emotion and make sense of his parenting choices.

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He agreed that public perception was still an issue and said there was still a lack of understanding about what learning disabilities were.

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