understand
verb (used with object)
to perceive the meaning of; grasp the idea of; comprehend.
is understanding
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present progressiveof understand (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Neither designation is inherently correct; what matters is understanding which one you’ve chosen and whether it reflects your wishes.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
One of the major challenges in regenerative medicine is understanding why zebrafish can recover from spinal cord injuries while humans generally cannot.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 8, 2026
Part of that job is understanding the fan base and showing that you value them, and every time you show up you knock their socks off and keep them coming back.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
“Fundamentally core to that is understanding how molecules behave, how molecules interact with things such as water. In many ways, this is the largest demonstration to date.”
From Barron's ● May 5, 2026
‘But because of these jumpsquiffling ears of mine,’ the BF G said, ‘I is not only able to hear the music that dreams is making but I is understanding it also.’
From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl
