understand
US /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/
Definition
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
I don't understand why the invoice shows a different total amount.
Word Family
NounNoun
understanding
understandability
VerbVerb
understand gốc
AdjectiveAdj
understandable
AdverbAdv
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Synonyms
- comprehendget the meaning of something
- graspunderstanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
- perceiveto become aware of through the senses
Collocations
- Easy understand English wellto understand English well, meaning to know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
- Medium clearly understand the contract termsdescribing clearly understand the contract terms (without doubt or question)
- Hard fail to understand complex market dynamicsto fail to understand complex market dynamics, meaning to fail to do something; leave something undone
- Very Hard understand the tacit codes governing cabalsto understand the tacit codes governing cabals, meaning to know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
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