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understanding

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/
verb
  1. To 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.

    "I'm sorry. I don't understand."

  2. To believe, to think one grasps sufficiently despite potentially incomplete knowledge.

    "I understand that you have a package for me?"

  3. (obsolete outside circus, acrobatics) To stand underneath, to support.

Synonymsbelieve, apprehend, comprehend, grasp, grok, know
Antonymsmisunderstand
noun
  1. (gerund) The act of one that understands or comprehends; comprehension; knowledge; discernment.

  2. Reason or intelligence, ability to grasp the full meaning of knowledge, ability to infer.

  3. Opinion, judgement or outlook.

    "According to my understanding, the situation is quite perilous. I wonder if you see it this way, too."

adjective
  1. Showing compassion.

  2. Knowing; skilful.

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