understand

/ˈʌndərstænd/

Definitions

1. verb

to interpret or apprehend the meaning of something

“She tried to understand the professor’s explanation of the complex theory.”

2. noun

the process of interpreting or making sense of something

“It took him a while to get to the core of the problem, but he finally understood the situation.”

3. noun

someone’s capacity or ability to interpret or make sense of something

“Her understanding of the issue was limited, and she needed more information to make an informed decision.”

Synonyms

  • apprehend
  • comprehend
  • interpret

Antonyms

  • confuse
  • misunderstand