English · Common Verbs
understands
/ˌʌndəˈstændz/
[/ˌʌndəˈstændz/]
third-person singular of understand
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Definition
Third-person singular present of 'understand': he, she, or it grasps the meaning of something.
Example
She understands three languages, so she often helps translate for visitors at the busy museum.
She understands three languages, so she often helps translate for visitors at the busy museum.
Etymology
From Old English 'understandan' (to comprehend).
How & Where It’s Used
Used with singular subjects in the present tense.