understand
Usage
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“I don‘t like to see people that don’t understand products to potentially get blown out of a contract that they shouldn’t be in in the first place.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
Vivoo makes a urine-analysing gizmo that sits on the rim of a toilet bowl, promising to help you understand your hydration "like never before".
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
But it’s still worth looking under the hood to make sure you understand just what you are getting.
From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026
When the movie’s trailer was first released earlier this spring, many of the commenters didn’t quite understand it.
From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026
Soon after Broca's announcement, a German named Carl Wernicke identifies a second area on the left temporal lobe that separately controls the ability to understand speech.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
Vocabulary lists containing understand
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"Kids Like Me: Voices of the Immigrant Experience"
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Foundational Reading
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
