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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Some of the passengers may have been understanding, but their plans were no less ruined.
From New York Times ● Jan. 11, 2023
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
Sai Dharmasena, a 19-year-old from Texas, said some professors have been understanding even during finals “hell week.”
From Washington Post ● May 10, 2022
Customers have been understanding — they realize the pandemic has upset shipping and trade worldwide.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 21, 2021
Jealousy in those days of slow promotion and intrenched influence had eaten into the very understanding of men whose only excuse for rule over a conquered people ought to have been understanding.
From Rung Ho! by Talbot Mundy
