understood

[uhn-der-stood] / ˌʌn dərˈstʊd /

ADJECTIVE

assumed, implicit

Synonyms

STRONG

accepted appreciated implied inferred known pat presumed unsaid

WEAK

axiomatic down pat inferential on to roger tacit taken for granted undeclared unexpressed unspoken unstated wise to wordless

Antonyms

STRONG

expressed stated

WEAK

explained explicit spoken written

Example Sentences

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"It is understood none of the allegations relate to West Ham United or any of its operations," said West Ham.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

It is just understood, like how we understand that potholes will not be filled.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

The Moon's geological history is still not fully understood.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

But that was before I understood that what goes up must come down.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

How Nollie understood the gray color-hunger of prison!

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom