Comprehend
/kəmˈprihɛnd/
To comprehend means to understand something really well, like when you read a story and know what is happening and why the characters feel a certain way.
Examples
- In science class, we learned about the water cycle, and I was excited to comprehend how rain is formed.
- When I read my favorite book, I had to stop and think for a moment to fully comprehend the story.
- During math lessons, I often ask my teacher questions to help me comprehend the tricky problems we are solving.
Synonyms
understand
grasp
know
get
realize
figure out
Antonyms
confuse
misunderstand
ignore
overlook
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