understand
verb (used with object)
to perceive the meaning of; grasp the idea of; comprehend.
have been understanding
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present perfect progressiveof understand.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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He said citizens in general have been understanding of the emergency water distribution process.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 30, 2024
Ruth Sadler's work as a project manager at a naval base in Portsmouth has also been disrupted by strike action, but she says her colleagues have been understanding so far.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2022
And her bosses have been understanding, she said.
From New York Times ● Jan. 14, 2022
Sam has had situations where some buyers and sellers have been understanding about extenuating circumstances and have allowed his clients to bow out of deals.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 4, 2021
Mr. Peter was hearing what he would not have been understanding even if he had heard it before and he had not heard it before.
From Matisse Picasso and Gertrude Stein With Two Shorter Stories by Gertrude Stein
