verb🔗ShareTo 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."The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "mindlanguagecommunicationphilosophyabilityeducationlogicessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo believe, to think one grasps sufficiently despite potentially incomplete knowledge."I understand that you have a package for me?"mindphilosophybeingattitudeabilitylogicqualityeducationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(obsolete outside circus, acrobatics) To stand underneath, to support."The strong ropes understood the heavy trapeze artist, keeping her safely suspended in the air. "sportentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(gerund) The act of one that understands or comprehends; comprehension; knowledge; discernment."Her understanding of the new math concepts helped her succeed in class. "mindphilosophyabilityeducationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareReason or intelligence, ability to grasp the full meaning of knowledge, ability to infer."My understanding of the math problem improved after seeing the teacher's explanation. "mindabilityphilosophylogicbeingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOpinion, judgement or outlook."According to my understanding, the situation is quite perilous. I wonder if you see it this way, too."mindattitudephilosophyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn agreement of minds; harmony; something mutually understood or agreed upon."The family reached an understanding about who would take out the trash each week. "mindcommunicationlanguagephilosophysocietyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSympathy."He showed much understanding for my problems when he heard about my past."emotionmindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareShowing compassion."The teacher's understanding demeanor helped the struggling student feel comfortable asking questions. "charactermoralattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareKnowing; skilful."The teacher's understanding explanation helped me grasp the difficult math concept. "abilitymindeducationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
