Understand Definition & Meaning
understand
- verb
- know and comprehend the nature or meaning of; "She did not understand her husband"; "I understand what she means"
- perceive (an idea or situation) mentally; "Now I see!"; "I just can't see your point"; "Does she realize how important this decision is?"; "I don't understand the idea"
- make sense of a language; "She understands French"; "Can you read Greek?"
- believe to be the case; "I understand you have no previous experience?"
- be understanding of; "You don't need to explain--I understand!"
"Understand" in song lyrics
See how understand is used in real songs:
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"to understand"
1200 Techniques f/ Rashad Houghton — Fork in the Road -
"Call me 8, that's if you can understand"
2 Hungry Bros. present 8thW1 — Say My Name Right -
"Mama just don't understand"
2 Live Crew — Hoochie Mama
Words that rhyme with understand
Usage tips for "understand"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "understand" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for understand to find words that pair well.
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