English dictionary
understood
verbPronunciation
/ʌndəɹˈstʊd/
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.
- To believe, to think one grasps sufficiently despite potentially incomplete knowledge.
- (obsolete outside circus, acrobatics) To stand underneath, to support.
adjective
- Having been comprehended.
interjection
- Indicates comprehension on the part of the speaker.
Example sentences
I'm sorry. I don't understand.
I understand that you have a package for me?