He finally understood the joke.
他终于理解了这个笑话。
Choose the best synonym for the word “understood”:
D — comprehended. “understood” means v. past tense of understand; comprehended
After the clear explanation, everyone finally ______ the tricky new rule.
C — understood. “understood” means v. past tense of understand; comprehended
understood — v. past tense of understand; comprehended. In Chinese: 理解（过去式）.
understood is pronounced /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/. It breaks into 3 syllables: un · der · stood.
He finally understood the joke. (他终于理解了这个笑话。)
comprehended, grasped, followed — all close in meaning to understood (v. past tense of understand; comprehended).
Yes. understood appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.