Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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cotton on | No | No | Yes | No |
comprehend | No | No | Yes | No |
cotton on (verb) | comprehend (verb) |
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understand, usually after some initial difficulty | get the meaning of something |
to become aware of through the senses | |
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory |