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Meaning of understand

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

understand

Pronunciation:/ˌɞndəɹˈstand//(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd//ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

verb

Definitions

  1. To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

    Example: I'm sorry. I don't understand.

  2. To believe, to think one grasps sufficiently despite potentially incomplete knowledge.

    Example: I understand that you have a package for me?

  3. (obsolete outside circus, acrobatics) To stand underneath, to support.