American English
/ˌən.dɚˈstænd̚/
3 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
To know what words, speech, or information mean.
Say “under-STAND,” with the strongest beat on “stand”: /ˌən.dɚˈstænd/.
To know what words, speech, or information mean.
I don't understand this question.
She understands English very well.
understand the meaning · understand the question · understand the instructions · understand English
understand + noun
understand + what/why/how + subject + verb
To realize what a fact or situation means, or why it happened.
Now I understand why he left.
I understand that plans can change.
understand the situation · understand the problem · understand the reason
understand + that + subject + verb
To know how another person feels and why they behave in a certain way.
I understand how you feel.
She understands why you're upset.
understand someone's feelings · understand someone's point of view
understand + how + someone + feels
understand + someone's feelings
to understand someone's reasons or feelings
I understand where you're coming from.
to communicate clearly enough for people to understand you
Speak slowly to make yourself understood.
The past and past participle are understood, not understanded.