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understood

[uhn-der-stood] / ˌʌn dərˈstʊd /
ADJECTIVE
assumed, implicit
Synonyms
STRONG
accepted appreciated implied inferred known pat presumed unsaid
WEAK
axiomatic down pat inferential on to roger tacit taken for granted undeclared unexpressed unspoken unstated wise to wordless
Antonyms
STRONG
expressed stated
WEAK
explained explicit spoken written

Example Sentences

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The underlying causes of both conditions are still not fully understood.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

Yet even as he became a fixture on tour, he understood the need to keep up with the modern game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

He is also understood to have been encouraged by discussions over the club's future direction, including plans for the forthcoming summer transfer window.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

He said he understood concerns about transit in the Strait of Hormuz, and that Russia and China would propose an alternative draft resolution.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

I understood he was saying that either one of us might see Sadie tomorrow, each for different reasons.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith