understand
🇺🇸
/ˌʌndərˈstænd/
🇬🇧
/ˌʌndəˈstænd/
verb
A1
to know the meaning of words or what someone says
I understand the question, but I don't know the answer.
A1
to know how or why something happens
I don't understand how this machine works.
A1
to know how someone feels or why they act a certain way
My best friend always understands my feelings.
R
to believe something is true based on what you've heard
I understand that the meeting has been canceled.
R
to agree on something without saying it
We understand that we need to finish by Friday.
R
to know that a word is missing but still understand the meaning
In 'She can sing', the word 'well' is understood.
translation
to know the meaning of words or what someone says; to know how or why something happens; to know how someone feels or why they act a certain way; to believe something is true based on what you've heard; to agree on something without saying it; to know that a word is missing but still understand the meaning
Word Forms
Past
understood
Perfect
understood
3rd Present
understanding
Progressive
understanding