misunderstand
/ˌmɪsʌndərˈstænd/
mis · un · der · stand
ˌmɪs · ʌn · dər · ˈstænd
English Definition
v. interpret wrongly
Significado en Español
malentender, malinterpretar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hiểu lầm
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
mis(wrong)+understand
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the meeting, Sarah tended to misunderstand the instructions, which caused several delays. Which word is a synonym for “misunderstand”?
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A
grasp
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B
perceive
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C
misinterpret
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D
comprehend
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C — misinterpret.
“misunderstand” means v. interpret wrongly
Common questions about “misunderstand”
What does “misunderstand” mean?
misunderstand — v. interpret wrongly. In Chinese: 误解，误会.
How do you pronounce “misunderstand”?
misunderstand is pronounced /ˌmɪsʌndərˈstænd/. It breaks into 4 syllables: mis · un · der · stand.
Is “misunderstand” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. misunderstand appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “misunderstand”?
mis(wrong)+understand
