English

understand

ˌʌndərˈstænd, ˌʌn.dɚˈstænd, (ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd, ˌɞndəɹˈstand, ˌʌndɚˈstænd
Meaning: to perceive the intended meaning
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˌʌn.dɚˈstænd, (ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd, ˌɞndəɹˈstand, ˌʌndɚˈstænd

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base understand
3rd person singular present understands
Present participle understanding
Past understood
Will future will understand
Going-to future going to understand
Imperative negative don't understand / do not understand

Example sentences

I don't understand what you are saying.
I don't understand what you are saying.
The book includes many worked examples to help students understand the concepts.
The book includes many worked examples to help students understand the concepts.
The new software is easy for the user to understand.
The new software is easy for the user to understand.
It is important to understand the context of the story.
It is important to understand the context of the story.
I fully understand the situation.
I fully understand the situation.

Usage Notes

Used when you comprehend words, concepts, or why something happens. The past tense is 'understood'.

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