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UNDERSTAND Synonyms

There are 29 synonyms of the word understand. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word understand. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for UNDERSTAND

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1apprehend
verbv
2comprehend
verbv
3grasp
verbv
4know
verbv
5perceive
verbv
6realize
verbv
7see
verbv
8absorb
verbv
9appreciate
verbv
10assimilate
verbv
11cognize
verbv
12conceive
verbv
13dig
verbv
14discern
verbv
15fathom
verbv
16follow
verb, nounv, n
17get
verb, nounv, n
18catch on
verbv
19realise
verbv
20believe
verbv

Best Hypernyms For UNDERSTAND

Here is a list of related hypernyms for understand, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
absorb apprehend assimilate believe comprehend conceive discern fathom get grasp interpret know perceive realize

Alternatives for APPREHEND

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