comprehend
verb (used with object)
to understand the nature or meaning of; grasp with the mind; perceive.
had been comprehending
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past perfect progressiveof comprehend.past perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.
Example Sentences
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It appeared to her that Mike not only knew how to read and spell but that he also had been comprehending far more than they had imagined.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 28, 2017
