understood Meaning, Definition & Usage

verb know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
understand.
- She did not understand her husband
- I understand what she means
verb perceive (an idea or situation) mentally
see; understand; realize; realise.
- Now I see!
- I just can't see your point
- Does she realize how important this decision is?
- I don't understand the idea
verb make sense of a language
read; translate; understand; interpret.
- She understands French
- Can you read Greek?
verb believe to be the case
understand; infer.
- I understand you have no previous experience?
verb be understanding of
understand; empathise; sympathize; empathize; sympathise.
- You don't need to explain--I understand!
adjective fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
- the understood conditions of troop withdrawal were clear
adjective satellite implied by or inferred from actions or statements
silent; tacit.
- gave silent consent
- a tacit agreement
- the understood provisos of a custody agreement