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Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
third-person singular simple present indicative of understand.
Use understands when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Understands means third-person singular simple present indicative of understand.
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use understands where its definition matches the intended context.
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