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Understanding

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Definition: The ability to comprehend or grasp the meaning of something.

Example: She has a deep understanding of complex mathematical theories.

Sense 2:

Definition: Sympathetic awareness or tolerance of different opinions, perspectives, or cultures.

Example: In order to promote peace, we need to foster understanding between different communities.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Definition: Marked by comprehension, knowledge, or sympathy.

Example: The understanding teacher patiently explains the concepts to her students.

Sense 2:

Definition: Characterized by agreement or harmony.

Example: They reached an understanding and resolved their differences amicably.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

Definition: To comprehend or grasp the meaning of something.

Example: After reading the book twice, I finally understood its message.

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