understood
v.v. to know the meaning of what someone says or how something works. You use this when you have clear information in your mind about a topic.
v. to perceive the intended meaning of words, a language, or a person; to grasp the significance, implications, or importance of something.
I understood the instructions perfectly.
She understood the risks involved in the surgery but decided to proceed anyway for the sake of her health.
The diplomat understood that the subtle shift in the ambassador's tone signaled a significant change in the nation's foreign policy, even though no formal announcement had been made.
The past tense and past participle form of 'understand'. It is a transitive verb that typically takes a direct object or a 'that' clause.
I have understand the lessonI have understood the lessonLearners often use the base form instead of the past participle 'understood' in perfect tenses.