"Understand" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples
"Understand" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Understand" Meaning
To comprehend or have a clear and intelligent idea (of something); to grasp the meaning, intention, or connection of something.
"Understand" Examples
Usage examples for "understand"
1. To comprehend the meaning of something.
- Example sentence: "Can you try to understand the instructions in the manual?"
- Part of speech: verb - transitive, intransitive (can both take an object and be used without one)
2. To perceive or realize a situation or problem.
- Example sentence: "I didn't understand the joke at first but it's so funny now."
- Part of speech: verb - intransitive (used without an object for success)
3. To make use of information or knowledge.
- Example sentence: "To understand how the engine works is crucial for its repair."
- Part of speech: verb - transitive (takes an object and changes it in some way)
4. To empathize or sympathize with another person's perspective or feelings.
- Example sentence: "After listening to her side of the story, I tried to understand where she was coming from."
- Part of speech: verb - transitive or intransitive depending on the context
5. To see or become aware of a connection between something.
- Example sentence: "After reading the news, it took some time for me to understand the connection to our actions that led to the consequences."
- Part of speech: verb - intransitive (implied meaning without a direct object)
Synonyms
- recognize, comprehend, interpret, grasp, penetrate, digest, discern."Understand" Similar Words
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