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UNDERSTOOD

(adj., adj.sat, verb, interj.)
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There are 6 meanings of the word Understood.

How to pronounce understood:

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Understood - as an adjective

Fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

Example: "The understood conditions of troop withdrawal were clear"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
ununderstood

Understood - as an adjective satellite

Implied by or inferred from actions or statements

Example: "Gave silent consent"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
silent6tacit7

Understood - as a verb

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

Example: "I'm sorry. i don't understand."

To believe, to think one grasps sufficiently despite potentially incomplete knowledge.

Example: "I understand that you have a package for me?"

(obsolete outside circus, acrobatics) to stand underneath, to support.

Understood - as an interjection

Indicates comprehension on the part of the speaker.

Example Sentences

"The implied message was understood by everyone in the room."
"It is a universally understood fact that water is essential for survival."
"Her frustration was clearly understood by her friends."
"The rules of the game are well understood by the experienced players."
"The meaning of the poem is easily understood by literary scholars."
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Word Game Points

Is UNDERSTOOD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, understood is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

UNDERSTOOD has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is UNDERSTOOD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, understood is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
UNDERSTOOD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is UNDERSTOOD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, understood is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
UNDERSTOOD has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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