third person singular present of understand; comprehends or grasps the meaning of something
From Old English understandan, literally 'stand under' or 'stand among', from under + standan 'to stand'
The word 'understand' literally meant to 'stand under' something in Old English, suggesting the idea of getting beneath the surface to grasp true meaning. It's like being the foundation that supports knowledge!
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