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understood

Pronunciation: [ˌʌndərˈstʊd]

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Learn how to use understood in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “comprehension”

(verb) when someone knows what something means or gets the idea. If you understood what your teacher said, it means you followed along and know what to do.

Example

I understood the lesson about animals after the teacher explained it.

Example

He didn’t understand the instructions, so he made a mistake.

Example

Did you understand the story we read in class?

Context: “recognition”

(verb) to see or recognize a feeling or situation. If a friend is sad and you understood how they felt, it means you could tell they were upset.

Example

She understood why her friend was angry and tried to help.

Example

He didn’t understand the reason she was upset and just walked away.

Example

Do you understand why I felt that way?

How to pronounce understood

Pronunciation: [ˌʌndərˈstʊd]

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