Underget vs. Understand
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Difference Between Underget and Understand
Undergetverb
To get less than expected or due.
Understandverb
(transitive) To be aware of the meaning of.
I understand German.I received your note, but I did not understand it.Understandverb
To believe, based on information.
I understand that you have information for me.Understandverb
To impute meaning, character etc. that is not explicitly stated.
But we cannot disappoint Grandma and Grandpa Smith, and that is what family is all about! Do you understand?!In this sense, the word is usually used in the past participle:Understandverb
To stand under; to support.
Understandverb
One who supports others in such performances as the human pyramid.
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Understandverb
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of;
She did not understand her husbandI understand what she meansUnderstandverb
perceive (an idea or situation) mentally;
Now I see!I just can't see your pointDoes she realize how important this decision is?I don't understand the ideaUnderstandverb
make sense of a language;
She understands FrenchCan you read Greek?Understandverb
believe to be the case;
I understand you have no previous experience?Understandverb
be understanding of;
You don't need to explain--I understand!
