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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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Chief Insp Jon Watters added : "We understand that this will be concerning for the local community, and we want to reassure the public that extensive inquiries are underway."

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

To understand why these bees perform better, researchers conducted lab experiments focusing on developing larvae.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

“I understand that when you’re the victim of a burglary, all that matters is that your police department is doing all it takes to keep you safe,” McDonnell said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

It’s also important to understand how long you’re required to hold the stock before selling.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

Maybe we only understand what it means to achieve it after we’ve failed.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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