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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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Alphabet’s AI product offering is also easy to understand and built around a coherent strategy, she adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

If you’re a crafty person, which it sounds like you are, I can understand the temptation to update whatever you want with the intention of changing it back before moving out.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

“I understand the sentiments and concerns,” she said, “however, I strongly believe in better public schools, which always includes charters and innovative practices.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

"You will not find in the world a head coach or medical staff who will understand and who has experience to recover players after 18 hours on the road."

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Now I understand what Nate tried to warn me about.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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