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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 the three-year contract Arteta signed in 2024 is worth £10m a season plus a further £5m triggered by Champions League qualification.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

"The guys built their following through social media and direct fan engagement before the industry fully understood how to do that, particularly with platforms like Twitter and SoundCloud," Jeff Benjamin, Billboard's K-pop columnist, told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

These ingredients have been combined in traditional diets and herbal remedies for centuries, long before their biological roles were understood.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

Arteta is understood to want assurances that the club remain committed to providing the level of backing that has kept the team competitive.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

It sounded like "Tattoo," but his mom understood, and she clapped her hands and called, "Myron! Anastasia! Come quickly!"

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry