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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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To understand which of Trump’s views have changed, The Wall Street Journal reviewed his statements before, during and after the war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 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

These can include psychology to understand how the brain reacts under pressure, alongside nutrition and fitness to ensure they have the energy to compete effectively.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

“I gotta be honest with you,” Vance told “Fox & Friends” on Friday, “I don’t really understand these things. I have never been particularly into diplomatic protocols.”

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

She doesn’t understand why I need this day and I’m not going to explain it to her.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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