Comprehend vs. Understand
Difference Between Comprehend and Understand
Comprehendverb
To take in the meaning, nature, or importance of; grasp.
Understandverb
To become aware of the nature and significance of; know or comprehend
She understands the difficulty involved.Comprehendverb
To have as part of something larger; encompass or include.
Understandverb
To become aware of the intended meaning of (a person or remark, for example)
We understand what they're saying.we just disagree with it. When he began describing his eccentric theories, we could no longer understand him.Comprehendverb
To include, comprise; to contain.
Understandverb
To know and be tolerant or sympathetic toward
hoped that they would understand my complaint.Comprehendverb
To understand or grasp fully and thoroughly.
Understandverb
To know thoroughly by close contact or long experience with
That teacher understands children. I understand the basics of car repair.Comprehendverb
get the meaning of something;
Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?Understandverb
To learn indirectly or infer, as from hearsay
I understand his departure was unexpected. Am I to understand you are staying the night?.Comprehendverb
to become aware of through the senses;
I could perceive the ship coming over the horizonUnderstandverb
To assume to be or accept as agreed
It is understood that the fee will be $50.Comprehendverb
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory;
This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgroundsthis should cover everyone in the groupUnderstandverb
To supply or add (words or a meaning, for example) mentally
A verb is understood at the end of the statement "Yes, let's.".Understandverb
To have understanding, knowledge, or comprehension.
Understandverb
To have sympathy or tolerance
You're upset. I understand.Understandverb
To learn something indirectly or secondhand; gather.
Understandverb
(transitive) To be aware of the meaning of.
I understand German.I received your note, but I did not understand it.Understandverb
To believe, based on information.
I understand that you have information for me.Understandverb
To impute meaning, character etc. that is not explicitly stated.
But we cannot disappoint Grandma and Grandpa Smith, and that is what family is all about! Do you understand?!In this sense, the word is usually used in the past participle:Understandverb
To stand under; to support.
Understandverb
One who supports others in such performances as the human pyramid.
Understandverb
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of;
She did not understand her husbandI understand what she meansUnderstandverb
perceive (an idea or situation) mentally;
Now I see!I just can't see your pointDoes she realize how important this decision is?I don't understand the ideaUnderstandverb
make sense of a language;
She understands FrenchCan you read Greek?Understandverb
believe to be the case;
I understand you have no previous experience?Understandverb
be understanding of;
You don't need to explain--I understand!
