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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But if the term’s prevalence wasn’t fully understood before, it will be in 2026.

From Salon

They are understood to have been working for an Egyptian relief organisation.

From BBC

What happened would better be understood as the “Mississippi marathon.”

From The Wall Street Journal

He is also understood to be in the process of moving with his family to the states.

From BBC

In her statement, Kim revealed she intends to release the full album, understood to be titled Detour, regardless.

From BBC