understand
/ˌʌndərˈstænd/
un · der · stand
ˌʌn · dər · ˈstænd
English Definition
v. to know the meaning of something
Significado en Español
entender, comprender
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “understand”:
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A
confuse
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B
comprehend
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C
misinterpret
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D
ignore
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B — comprehend.
“understand” means v. to know the meaning of something
Common questions about “understand”
What does “understand” mean?
understand — v. to know the meaning of something. In Chinese: 理解.
How do you pronounce “understand”?
understand is pronounced /ˌʌndərˈstænd/. It breaks into 3 syllables: un · der · stand.
Is “understand” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. understand appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
