word
Understand
Uh-ndur-STAND
/ˌʌndɜːrˈstænd/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
understand
Dictionary meaning
Know and comprehend the nature or meaning of.
Examples
- They did not understand what I was explaining.
- I understand you have no previous experience?
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