fully understand vs fully understand and grasp

Both phrases are correct, but "fully understand" is more commonly used and concise. Adding "and grasp" is redundant as both phrases convey a similar meaning. It is unnecessary to use both together.

Last updated: March 30, 2024

fully understand

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase means to comprehend something completely or thoroughly.

Examples:

I fully understand the instructions.
She fully understands the consequences of her actions.

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Still, the transmission of original sin is a mystery that we cannot fully understand.
Independent inventors should fully understand that a provisional application will not mature into a granted patent without further submissions by the inventor.
Consumers need basic skills which will help them choose and fully understand the information and suggestions.
Lingu will help you to fully understand and retain all grammar and vocabulary over time.
Of course, I fully understand that they are children.
I fully understand the frustration at not being able to do more.
I fully understand why India is currently demanding certain exclusions in certain sectors in the negotiations.
I fully understand how this could be upsetting for you.
I fully understand the answer Mr Flynn has so kindly given us.
This is a reaction that I fully understand.
The variety of types in the collection allows you to fully understand this pictorial production.
To fully understand this term, we need to go back almost 100 years.
We therefore fully understand the problems.
Powers I don't fully understand.
Regarding the procedural matters, I fully understand Parliament's position.
Truth is, we didn't fully understand the Brain's capabilities.
We don't fully understand the virus yet.
I don't fully understand how it happened.
I fully understand your request, Mme de Vilmorac.
I don't fully understand that woman.

Alternatives:

completely understand
thoroughly understand
fully comprehend

fully understand and grasp

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase also means to comprehend something completely or thoroughly, but it is more verbose and redundant.

Examples:

I need to fully understand and grasp the concept before moving forward.
She wants to fully understand and grasp the situation before making a decision.

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You should make sure you fully understand and remember the following: how many capsules you need to take every dosing day.
I fully understand and appreciate the motivation and concerns that have been expressed.
I fully understand and acknowledge the need for political debate regarding the potential improvements on the current system of labelling compound feedingstuffs.
I fully understand and believe that this is not going to be an easy task, but we must not underestimate the challenges that lie before us.
Since children are vulnerable and not always able to fully understand and follow criminal proceedings, they should be assisted by a lawyer in the situations set out in this Directive.
You cannot be in Granada criticising the regularisation implemented by the Spanish Government while at the same time, in Luxembourg, two governments led by your political family are announcing imminent regularisations, which we Socialists fully understand and respect, incidentally.
I fully understand and support the interests of the southern Member States of the European Union in promoting the development of the ENPI's southern dimension.
I believe it is fair to say that only after the Erika disaster did Member States and the international maritime community fully understand and feel the determination of the European institutions to improve maritime safety.
Does the Commission consider that teaching the exact sciences in a foreign language allows the children to fully understand and master these subjects?
The Commission fully understands and we strongly support the wish of Parliament to be fully involved and consulted on the content of the thematic has been our objective all the time.
Members of the risk committee shall have appropriate knowledge, skills and expertise to fully understand and monitor the risk strategy and the risk appetite of the institution.
Whilst I fully understand and indeed, to a degree, share the passions about the way in which the big business of football so frequently now is operating in ways that contradict the interests of genuine football fans, I accept all that.
I fully understand and also concur with what she said, so I hope that the EPP will understand as well.
Parliament hopes that the Turkish political authorities fully understand its significance.
Powers I don't fully understand.
We therefore fully understand the problems.
Regarding the procedural matters, I fully understand Parliament's position.
The Netherlands Presidency can fully understand that.
Captain, I am not certain I fully understand this Prospero character.
Maybe you don't fully understand the term "reasonable doubt".

Alternatives:

fully understand
fully grasp
completely understand and grasp

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fully understand vs fully understand and grasp