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COMPREHENDING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Comprehending.

Comprehending - as a verb

Get the meaning of something

Example: "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apprehendcompassdigget the picturegraspgroksavvy
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
understand
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To become aware of through the senses

Example: "I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
perceive
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Example: "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coverembraceencompass

Example Sentences

"She had a hard time comprehending the complex theory."
"The article was written in a comprehending language."
"His comprehending attitude helped diffuse the situation."
"The book provided a comprehending analysis of the problem."
"It took a lot of effort to reach a comprehending conclusion."
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Word Game Points

Is COMPREHENDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, comprehending is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COMPREHENDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 24.

Is COMPREHENDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, comprehending is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COMPREHENDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 29.

Is COMPREHENDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, comprehending is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COMPREHENDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 27.

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