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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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"I have loved Princess Bha since she was very young," she said, adding that "as a former government worker, I understand how much the royal family has done for the country".

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

"I can understand how they feel, because that is exactly how I feel with this situation," said Key.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Asked if the Iranian supreme leader had agreed to a deal, Trump said: “I understand the answer is yes.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Sometimes it took one or two times to understand what they were saying.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

And because of all those things, I now fully understand why the Flash has to take place.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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