understanding
understanding
mutual comprehension
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understanding with Russian translation
understanding usage examples
Они пришли к пониманию по поводу домашних обязанностей и разделили их честно.
They reached an understanding about chores and split them fairly.
Тихий разговор установил понимание между соседями.
A quiet conversation built understanding between the neighbours.
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understanding belongs to the topic "Conflicts and Reconciliation". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
understanding synonyms
Related words worth learning together
A warm, trusting relationship with good mutual understanding; emphasis on quality of connection.
The teacher built a good rapport with her students.
Implies consent or a deal between parties; not necessarily deep comprehension of motives.
We reached an agreement after a long discussion.
Emotional capacity to put oneself in another's place and grasp their feelings; more emotion-focused than plain 'understanding'.
Her empathy helped the team cope with their loss.
A state of agreement and absence of conflict; broader and sometimes more abstract than simple understanding.
They worked to restore harmony in the community.
General agreement among most or all participants; emphasizes collective decision rather than individual comprehension.
The committee reached a consensus on the proposal.
A concession or mutual agreement where each side gives up part of its demands; emphasizes resolving conflict through concessions.
They found a compromise that satisfied both sides.
Restoration of relations after conflict; involves forgiveness and agreement, more process-oriented and conclusive than mere understanding.
The reconciliation between the two countries eased tensions.
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How is understanding different from related words?
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce understanding and what this word means
understanding means understanding. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce understanding
/ˌʌndəˈstændɪŋ/
understanding translation
understanding
understanding examples
They reached an understanding about chores and split them fairly.
understanding transcription
/ˌʌndəˈstændɪŋ/, /ən ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/
Questions about this word
understanding meaning: what does it mean?
mutual comprehension
understanding pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
understanding is pronounced as /ˌʌndəˈstændɪŋ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
understanding definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
They reached an understanding about chores and split them fairly. Translation: Они пришли к пониманию по поводу домашних обязанностей и разделили их честно.
Is understanding part of Conflicts and Reconciliation vocabulary?
Yes, understanding can be learned in the Conflicts and Reconciliation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is understanding part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, understanding can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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