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understand vs understanding

understanding vs understand

understand is not a noun while understanding is a noun.

understand is not an adjective while understanding is an adjective.

understand is a verb but understanding is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
understand No No Yes No
understanding Yes Yes No No
understand (noun) understanding (noun)
the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
understand (adjective) understanding (adjective)
characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy
understand (verb) understanding (verb)
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
perceive (an idea or situation) mentally
believe to be the case
make sense of a language
be understanding of
Difference between understand and understanding

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