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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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“Seriously, I cannot understand why he’d post this,” Gaines said in a post on X. “Does he actually think this?”

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

“We want to make sure that we do this in a way that is orderly for everybody, and people can understand what’s expected,” Fuhrer said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

To better understand the process, the team analyzed 26 headwater basins across the Upper Colorado River Basin at different elevations.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

However, that isn’t always the best strategy, so it’s important to fully understand the implications before making your decision.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

“Uncle Max,” my dad said finally, giving a look I didn’t understand.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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