understood
word · lemma: understand
Definition
Past tense and past participle of 'understand'. It means someone knew the meaning of something, or that something was accepted or clear without needing to be said directly.
Usage & Nuances
Often used after verbs like 'I understood' or 'she was understood'. In conversation, 'Understood.' alone is common and means 'I got it' in a direct, sometimes formal way. In 'it was understood that...', it shows an unstated agreement or assumption.
Example Sentences
I understood the question after the teacher explained it.
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She nodded to show that she understood.
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It was understood that no one would talk about the meeting outside the office.
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The message was not understood by everyone.
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Okay, understood — I'll send the file tonight.
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I thought we understood each other, but maybe I was wrong.
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