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- [uhn-der-stand]
- /ˌʌn dərˈstænd/
- /ˌʌndəˈstænd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-der-stand]
- /ˌʌn dərˈstænd/
Definitions of understand word
- verb with object understand to perceive the meaning of; grasp the idea of; comprehend: to understand Spanish; I didn't understand your question. 1
- verb with object understand to be thoroughly familiar with; apprehend clearly the character, nature, or subtleties of: to understand a trade. 1
- verb with object understand to assign a meaning to; interpret: He understood her suggestion as a complaint. 1
- verb with object understand to grasp the significance, implications, or importance of: He does not understand responsibility. 1
- verb with object understand to regard as firmly communicated; take as agreed or settled: I understand that you will repay this loan in 30 days. 1
- verb with object understand to learn or hear: I understand that you are going out of town. 1
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Origin of understand
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English understanden, understonden, Old English understondan; cognate with Dutch onderstaan. See under-, stand
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Parts of speech for Understand
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
understand popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
understand usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for understand
verb understand
- absorb — If something absorbs a liquid, gas, or other substance, it soaks it up or takes it in.
- accounted — an oral or written description of particular events or situations; narrative: an account of the meetings; an account of the trip.
- allying — to unite formally, as by treaty, league, marriage, or the like (usually followed by with or to): Russia allied itself to France.
- apperceive — to be aware of perceiving
- appreciate — If you appreciate something, for example a piece of music or good food, you like it because you recognize its good qualities.
noun understand
- curiosity — Curiosity is a desire to know about something.
- interestingness — engaging or exciting and holding the attention or curiosity: an interesting book.
- intrusiveness — tending or apt to intrude; coming without invitation or welcome: intrusive memories of a lost love.
- acuity — Acuity is sharpness of vision or hearing, or quickness of thought.
- intelligence — capacity for learning, reasoning, understanding, and similar forms of mental activity; aptitude in grasping truths, relationships, facts, meanings, etc.
Antonyms for understand
verb understand
- accessed — the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use; admittance: They have access to the files.
- accessing — the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use; admittance: They have access to the files.
- blow in — to arrive or enter suddenly
- bollix — to make a muddle of; bungle; botch
- boo-boo — A boo-boo is a silly mistake or blunder.
Top questions with understand
- how to understand women?
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- how to say i understand in spanish?
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