American English
/ˌən.dɚˈstʊd̚/
3 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
Form of understand
Understood is both the past form and the past participle of understand. It can also be used alone to acknowledge an instruction.
Knew what words, speech, or information meant, or was clear in meaning to someone.
Practice out loudKnew what words, speech, or information meant, or was clear in meaning to someone.
I understood the question after she explained it.
The instructions were easily understood by everyone.
Realized what a fact or situation meant, or why it happened.
She understood why the meeting was canceled.
The reason was finally understood by everyone.
Knew how another person felt and why they behaved in a certain way.
I understood how you felt.
Her worries were understood by her family.
A brief way to say that you understand something and will follow an instruction.
“Understood,” he said before leaving.
“Understood. I will call her now.”
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.