Understood
ˌʌndərˈstʊd
Definitions
2 meaningsTo comprehend or grasp the meaning of something; to know or realize.
ˌʌndərˈstʊd
To perceive the meaning of something.
I understood the math problem after the teacher explained it.
💡 Simply: Imagine someone explains something to you, and you finally 'get' it. That's understanding. Like when your friend explains a joke, and you finally laugh because you 'understood' it!
👶 For kids: To know what something means or how it works.
More Examples
She understood his point of view, even if she didn't agree.
The students understood the assignment.
Do you understand what I'm saying?
How It's Used
"I understood the instructions."
"He understood the gravity of the situation."
To infer or conclude something from information or circumstances; to assume something to be true.
ˌʌndərˈstʊd
To infer a fact or truth.
It was understood that he would resign if the deal failed.
💡 Simply: Sometimes, people don't say everything out loud, but you can 'understand' what they mean. Like when your friend says, 'I might be late,' you 'understand' they might not come at all.
👶 For kids: To guess something is true.
More Examples
They understood that they would be responsible for the damage.
It was understood that the meeting was confidential.
The silence was understood as consent.
How It's Used
"We understood that the offer was conditional."
"It was understood that the project needed to be completed by Friday."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
I understand
Expressing agreement or comprehension.
""I need you to finish this by tomorrow." "I understand.""
It is understood
Used to express that something is generally agreed upon or accepted as a fact.
"It is understood that the company will announce the layoffs next week."
From Middle English *understonden*, from Old English *understanding* (present participle of *understandan*), from *under* (beneath, among) + *standan* (to stand). Cognate with German *verstehen* (to understand).
Used since Old English, reflecting a core human cognitive function.
Memory tip
Think of 'under' and 'stand' - to stand under something and grasp its meaning.
Word Origin
"to stand under, to comprehend"