understood
Pronunciation: [ˌʌndərˈstʊd]
Word
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?
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