Phonetics:
/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/
/(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/
/ˌʌndɚˈstænd/
Meanings:
verb
Definition: 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.
Definition: To believe, to think one grasps sufficiently despite potentially incomplete knowledge.
Example: I understand that you have a package for me?
Definition: (obsolete outside circus, acrobatics) To stand underneath, to support.