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I understood now vs I understand now

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I understood now' is past tense, indicating that you have just grasped something in the past. 'I understand now' is present tense, indicating your current comprehension of something.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 49606 views

I understood now

This phrase is correct but is in the past tense, indicating a recent understanding.

This phrase is used when you want to express that you have just grasped something in the past.

Examples:

  • I understood now why she was upset.
  • I understood now how to solve the problem.
  • Sep 14, 2019 ... 不思議なことに、you could say "Understood" to mean 了解 though. It's probably something of a set phrase; you would not say "I understood" (if ...
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  • Jun 12, 2020 ... I thought I understood. Now I realize I did not. Not well enough. Not in the visceral way that comes when you truly imagine yourself in ...
  • Jun 5, 2024 ... I understood now. I'm a beginner with interval.icu and I had no idea that it was possible to choose another scale to display the shape. I ...
  • Nov 6, 2023 ... ... I understood. NOW I truly understand what love is. I am forever indebted to you for teaching me the beauty meaning and truth of love. What ...
  • May 9, 2021 ... Gleb, I understood now!!! You just SAVED ME!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank ...
  • May 3, 2017 ... As I am working on ice, I understood now, I do not need train flattering. :slight_smile: glemoine May 4, 2017, 7:28pm 4. You're welcome. If ...
  • Jun 20, 2024 ... I thought I understood. Now I see. Feelings really have no meaning, emotions not from immediate happenings can only be from story. This seems to ...
  • Sep 2, 2017 ... Thank you for your explanations, I understood now the logic behind. For some reasons that I don't understand, the combination you suggested ...

Alternatives:

  • I just understood.
  • I finally understood.

I understand now

This phrase is correct and is in the present tense, indicating your current comprehension of something.

This phrase is used when you want to express that you have a current understanding of something.

Examples:

  • I understand now what you meant.
  • I understand now why it's important.
  • Nov 14, 2021 ... ADMIN MOD. Join. Options. Report. SPOILER. "I understand now". Discussion. What does Viktor mean with that? what is his realization? Upvote 16
  • Jul 19, 2024 ... 269K likes, 19K comments - imjoshfromengland2 on July 19, 2024: "I understand now America... ❤️".
  • Sep 13, 2024 ... I think I understand now. I understand what this game is all about. The high. The ultimate high of perfect gear. Turning into a loot goblin ...
  • Mar 30, 2024 ... 1658 likes, 23 comments - jhariahclare on March 30, 2024: "I UNDERSTAND NOW, THE WORLD WILL NOT LEAVE ME BEHIND BUT IT WILL NOT WAIT UP.
  • Jul 19, 2024 ... I understand now. To be very honest, I had my doubts about this card (and I still do don't get me wrong) but it wasn't until this past ...
  • Apr 12, 2024 ... 49K likes, 506 comments - jillianturecki on April 12, 2024: "Some things I understand now about love that I just couldn't understand in my ...
  • Apr 9, 2023 ... 35K likes, 1435 comments - cchelseawwolfe on April 9, 2023: "I understand now the feeling of wanting to post about your beloved pet who has ...
  • I Understand Now. Published by. neederish. on. November 19, 2015. tlvx Kusho #1, Shinichi Maruyama. 2006. What kind of mother leaves her kids? She asked.
  • Sep 18, 2023 ... laylafsaad on September 18, 2023: "“What I understand now that I couldn't understand then was that I couldn't experience joy because my mask ...

Alternatives:

  • I get it now.
  • I see now.

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