Pronunciation: /ʌndərˈstʊd/
verb to have comprehended or grasped the meaning of something
A1 I understood the basic instructions.
A2 She understood the main idea of the story.
B1 The students understood the concept after the explanation.
B2 He understood the implications of his actions.
C1 Having studied the topic extensively, she understood it thoroughly.
C2 The expert understood the complexity of the situation and provided a detailed analysis.
adjective having been comprehended or grasped in meaning
A1 The children understood the simple instructions.
A2 She is an understood expert in the field of biology.
B1 The terms and conditions were clearly understood before signing the contract.
B2 The implications of the new policy were well understood by the employees.
C1 His nuanced argument was thoroughly understood by the audience.
C2 The complexities of the legal case were easily understood by the seasoned lawyer.
formal The terms of the contract were clearly understood by both parties.
informal I think we understood each other pretty well during the meeting.
slang I totally got what you were saying, no worries, understood.
figurative The message of the painting was deeply understood by the art enthusiasts.
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