understand
verb (used with object)
to perceive the meaning of; grasp the idea of; comprehend.
has been understanding
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present perfect progressiveof understand (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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A bigger challenge than winning ballgames, it turns out, has been understanding the nuances of Italian culture.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
One of astronomy's longest standing puzzles has been understanding how black holes grew so large in such a short span of cosmic time.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 26, 2026
As far as I can tell, everyone — his family, his friends, his co-workers, us — has been understanding.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 16, 2022
While my boyfriend has been understanding and patient, I can tell he is feeling discouraged too.
From Slate ● May 13, 2021
Since the fall of the Soviet Union, Germany has been understanding of Russia's prickly hypersensitivity over its loss of its superpower status.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2014
