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get it vs comprehend

comprehend vs get it

get it and comprehend both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
get it No No Yes No
comprehend No No Yes No
As verbs, comprehend is a hypernym of get it; that is, comprehend is a word with a broader meaning than get it:
  • get it: understand, usually after some initial difficulty
  • comprehend: get the meaning of something
Other hypernyms of get it include apprehend, compass, dig, get the picture, grasp, grok, savvy.
get it (verb) comprehend (verb)
understand, usually after some initial difficulty get the meaning of something
receive punishment; be scolded or reprimanded to become aware of through the senses
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
Difference between get it and comprehend

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