COMPREHEND as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • get the meaning of something
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?
    Hypernyms(s) comprehend is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • to become aware of through the senses
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon
    Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • include in scope
    • include as part of something broader
    • have as one’’s sphere or territory
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds
    • this should cover everyone in the group
    Hypernyms(s) comprehend is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)