Basic Details
Word: Understood
Part of Speech: Verb (Past tense of "understand")
Meaning: Perceived the meaning, significance, or nature of something; grasped mentally.
Synonyms: Comprehended, grasped, realized
Antonyms: Misunderstood, confused, ignored
Idioms and Phrases
- Make oneself understood: To communicate clearly. Example: "He spoke slowly to make himself understood."
- It is understood that: Used to express an agreement or assumption. Example: "It is understood that the team will submit the report by Friday."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She clearly understood the instructions given by her teacher.
Example 2: He finally understood why she had been upset.
Example 3: The concept was difficult at first, but I understood it after reviewing the notes.
Fun Fact
The word "understood" comes from the Old English "understandan," where "under" originally meant "among" and "standan" meant "to stand." It literally meant "stand in the midst of," implying comprehension from within.
Famous Quote
"Any fool can know. The point is to understand." Albert Einstein
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "understood" mean?
a) To guess
b) To observe
c) To grasp or comprehend
d) To speak clearly
Answer: c) To grasp or comprehend
2. Which of these is a synonym of "understood"?
a) Misinterpreted
b) Confused
c) Realized
d) Ignored
Answer: c) Realized
3. Which is an antonym of "understood"?
a) Grasped
b) Misunderstood
c) Comprehended
d) Realized
Answer: b) Misunderstood
4. Which sentence uses "understood" correctly?
a) She understood the joke and laughed loudly.
b) He was understanding his meal last night.
c) The understood cat jumped over the fence.
d) They understood to play football today.
Answer: a) She understood the joke and laughed loudly.
5. What does the phrase "make oneself understood" mean?
a) To argue strongly
b) To communicate clearly
c) To disagree with someone
d) To talk quickly
Answer: b) To communicate clearly
