Meaning Of The Word Understand

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What's The Definition Of Understand?

understand
If you understand someone or understand what they are saying, you know what they mean.

understand in American English
to get or perceive the meaning of; know or grasp what is meant by; comprehend
intransitive verb: to perceive what is meant; grasp the information conveyed
transitive verb: to perceive the meaning of; grasp the idea of; comprehend

understand in British English
verb: to know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

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