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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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That still leaves the question of whether investors rushing to buy the ETF understand exactly what they are getting.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

He’s placing considerable influence in the defense industry space, alongside many others who understand how far behind we are in reforming our military’s procurement process.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

That leaves it up to parents to help their child understand the risks.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

With nuance and eagle-eyed research, he affords readers an unprecedented look at the mechanics of a musical fusion that, in many ways, we’re only just beginning to understand.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

Now I understand what Nate tried to warn me about.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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