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COMPREHENDING Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word comprehending. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word comprehending. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for COMPREHENDING

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absorbing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of arousing and holding the attention

assimilating
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective satellite

• capable of taking (gas, light, or liquids) into a solution

discerning
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or revealing keen insight and good judgment

adjective satellite

• unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic

• quick to understand

• able to make or detect effects of great subtlety; sensitive

grasping
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• understanding with difficulty

• the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)

adjective satellite

• immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth

understanding
nounn
noun

• the cognitive condition of someone who understands

• the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

• an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

• the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination

adjective satellite

• characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy

apprehending
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• get the meaning of something

• take into custody

• anticipate with dread or anxiety

fathoming
verbv
verb

• To encircle with outstretched arms, especially to take a measurement; to embrace.

• To measure the depth of, take a sounding of.

• To get to the bottom of; to manage to comprehend; understand (a problem etc.).

perceiving
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

• to become aware of through the senses

• become conscious of

realizing
verbv
verb

• be fully aware or cognizant of

• perceive (an idea or situation) mentally

• make real or concrete; give reality or substance to

• earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

• convert into cash; of goods and property

• expand or complete (a part in a piece of baroque music) by supplying the harmonies indicated in the figured bass

apprehend
verbv
verb

• get the meaning of something

• take into custody

• anticipate with dread or anxiety

compass
nounn
noun

• navigational instrument for finding directions

• an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:

• the limit of capability

• drafting instrument used for drawing circles

verb

• bring about; accomplish

• travel around, either by plane or ship

• get the meaning of something

cover
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

• bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

• the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

• the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book

• a natural object that covers or envelops

• covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)

• fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations

• a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink

• a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else

• a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)

verb

• provide with a covering or cause to be covered

• form a cover over

• span an interval of distance, space or time

• provide for

• act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

• include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

• travel across or pass over

• be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism

• hold within range of an aimed firearm

• to take an action to protect against future problems

• hide from view or knowledge

• protect or defend (a position in a game)

• maintain a check on; especially by patrolling

• protect by insurance

• make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

• invest with a large or excessive amount of something

• help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities

• be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of

• spread over a surface to conceal or protect

• cover as if with a shroud

• copulate with a female, used especially of horses

• put something on top of something else

• play a higher card than the one previously played

• be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game

• sit on (eggs)

• clothe, as if for protection from the elements

dig
verbv
noun

• the site of an archeological exploration

• an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

• a small gouge (as in the cover of a book)

• the act of digging

• the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow

verb

• turn up, loosen, or remove earth

• create by digging

• work hard

• remove, harvest, or recover by digging

• thrust down or into

• remove the inner part or the core of

• poke or thrust abruptly

• get the meaning of something

embrace
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

• the state of taking in or encircling

• a close affectionate and protective acceptance

verb

• include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

• hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

• take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own

encompass
verbv
verb

• include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

grasp
verbv
noun

• understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

• the limit of capability

• an intellectual hold or understanding

• the act of grasping

verb

• hold firmly

• get the meaning of something

grok
verbv
verb

• get the meaning of something

perceive
verbv
verb

• to become aware of through the senses

• become conscious of

savvy
adjectiveadj
noun

• the cognitive condition of someone who understands

verb

• get the meaning of something

get the picture
verbv
verb

• get the meaning of something

Best Hypernyms For COMPREHENDING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for comprehending, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
assimilating decoding discerning getting grasping include interpreting knowing understand understanding apprehending fathoming perceiving realizing

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