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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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The discovery has major implications for how scientists understand the chemistry of Mars' atmosphere.

From Science Daily

In particular, the study reshapes the understanding of how cobalt and manganese influence mechanical failure inside batteries.

From Science Daily

But I didn’t understand the paperwork, the importance of it.

From Los Angeles Times

Radcliffe realized early on that Cooper, who also produced and co-wrote the film, understood the level of commitment required to portray the stand-up world realistically.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s a different stage, you know, where I came from, and I understand that,” Smith said.

From Los Angeles Times