Know vs understand

Both 'know' and 'understand' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Know' is used to refer to having information or knowledge about something, while 'understand' is used to indicate comprehension or perception of the meaning of something.

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Know

Correct. 'Know' is used to refer to having information or knowledge about something.

Use 'know' when referring to being aware of facts, information, or details about a subject or person.

Examples:

I know the answer to that question.
She knows a lot about history.

Alternatives:

be aware of
be informed about
be acquainted with
be familiar with
be versed in

understand

Correct. 'Understand' is used to indicate comprehension or perception of the meaning of something.

Use 'understand' when referring to grasping the meaning, significance, or implications of something.

Examples:

I understand the instructions clearly.
She doesn't understand why he acted that way.

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Pod doesn't really understand the relationship between...
Beauty whose spirit you cannot understand.
Even helped me understand my true origins.
I don't understand this self-hatred.
I understand why you're so angry, Haley.
I understand when bedclothes are bloodstained.
And we understand you two were recently separated.
Now I understand these ten wasted years.
Just because you can't understand something...
Something guys like Coach'll never understand.
You above everyone else should understand.
Now you understand me and Simon.
Anybody worth dating should understand everything that makes you...
I understand all those words separately.
You can understand exactly what the benefits are.
He helped us understand that social media's becoming social production.
So I understand john gilbert has left town.
Make Rocco understand how useless our sacrifice was.
I perfectly understand his trouble and concern regarding artistic creation.
Just imagine how little would others understand.

Alternatives:

comprehend
grasp
get the idea of
perceive
make sense of

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