Understood vs. Understand

Understood vs. Understand — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Understood and Understand

Understoodadjective

Having been comprehended.

Understandverb

(transitive) To be aware of the meaning of.

I understand German.I received your note, but I did not understand it.

Understoodverb

simple past tense and past participle of understand

Understandverb

To believe, based on information.

I understand that you have information for me.

Understoodinterjection

Indicates comprehension on the part of the speaker.

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:
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Understoodadjective

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation;

the understood conditions of troop withdrawal were clear

Understandverb

To stand under; to support.

Understoodadjective

indicated by necessary connotation though not expressed directly;

gave silent consenta tacit agreementthe understood provisos of a custody agreement

Understandverb

One who supports others in such performances as the human pyramid.

Understandverb

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of;

She did not understand her husbandI understand what she means

Understandverb

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 idea
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Understandverb

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!