understood
/ʌndəˈstʊd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Having been comprehended.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Indicates comprehension on the part of the speaker.
Interjection
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “understood” mean?
Having been comprehended.
Is “understood” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.