understanding
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
What others saw in her she never saw in herself, understanding that she was an unlikely candidate for Hollywood stardom.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
“I had been under this societal understanding that hierarchical love, placing one partner above everything else, was the ultimate romantic expression. I could name hundreds of movies that brought that up,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
The work is part of the Tara Pacific consortium, which focuses on understanding how oceans are changing due to climate pressures.
From Science Daily • May 8, 2026
“I always thought that he was listening to us as scientists, with respect and with understanding of the value of what we provide,” Verdin said.
From Salon • May 7, 2026
“My brother, Casper, is napping,” Ivy said, easily understanding.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Vocabulary lists containing understanding
Positive Words to Describe People, List 1
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
myPerspectives 7.5
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 7
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
