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- pronunciation:
- uhn
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- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
understands, understanding, understood |
| definition 1: |
When you understand something, you know what it means. If you understand a word, the meaning of it is clear to you.
There were parts of the movie that Ginny didn't understand.Sometimes it's hard to understand what the teacher is saying when she talks fast.My baby sister can't talk well yet, but we usually understand what she wants.- synonyms:
- comprehend, grasp, perceive, see
- antonyms:
- misunderstand
- similar words:
- follow, get, know, read, realize, recognize, seize
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| definition 2: |
If you understand something, you know very well how it works. If you understand people or animals, you know why they do things and you can often predict what they will do.
My brother understands computers. I'm sure he can fix the problem with yours.Don't worry. The veterinarian understands dogs. You can ask her why your dog is suddenly afraid to go in the kitchen.- similar words:
- comprehend, know
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| definition 3: |
When you understand how another person feels, you can see a reason why that person feels that way. If you understand another person, you don't judge them in a bad way. You can see how they feel or why they have done a certain thing or things. You have some sympathy for that person.
Lily understands how Kyle feels about swimming. She knows he won't go in the water because he fell in the lake once and almost drowned.Marcus sometimes feels that his grandfather is the only person who understands him. That's why he always likes to be with him.- synonyms:
- sympathize with
- similar words:
- appreciate, feel, know, recognize, see
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| related words: |
absorb, gather, hear, interpret, pick up, sense, solve |
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