understand verb (≠ misunderstand) · understandable adjective · understanding noun (≠ misunderstanding) · understanding adjective · misunderstood adjective.

understand verb (KNOW) ... to know the meaning of something, or to know how a person feels and why the person behaves in a particular way: [ + question word ] I ...

verb ; 1 · to have understanding : have the power of comprehension ; 2 · to achieve a grasp of the nature, significance, or explanation of something ; 3 · to believe ...

Definition of understand verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning ... noun (≠misunderstanding)Idioms. give somebody to believe/understand (that) ...

The earliest known use of the noun understand is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). ... It is also recorded as a verb from the Old English period (pre-1150) ...

If you understand someone or understand what they are saying, you know what they mean. I think you heard and also understand me. [VERB noun]. Rusty nodded ...

UNDERSTAND meaning: 1 : to know the meaning of (something, such as the ... understand (verb) · understanding (noun) · understanding (adjective). understand ...

understand · verb. know and comprehend the nature or meaning of. “She did not understand her husband” · verb. perceive (an idea or situation) mentally. “I don't ...

understand verb [I, T] (KNOW WHY/HOW) ... to know why or how something happens or works: [ + question word ] We still don't fully understand how the brain works.