understand
Translation
to understand, to comprehend, to grasp
Examples
I understand the problem now.
I understand the problem now.
She understands that it's a difficult situation.
She understands that it's a difficult situation.
Do you understand what I'm saying?
Do you understand what I'm saying?
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to comprehend (sth.) I understand the problem now.
((that clause)) to realize (that sth. is true) She understands that it's a difficult situation.
((question word clause)) to know the meaning of (what, why, etc.) Do you understand what I'm saying?
Similar Words
Synonyms: comprehend, grasp, get; Antonyms: misunderstand, misinterpret
Etymology
From Old English 'understandan', literally 'to stand among', which developed to mean 'to comprehend'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'stand under' a concept to support it with your knowledge, thus comprehending it.