misunderstand

English

Etymology

mis- + understand

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mɪs.ʌn.də(ɹ)ˈstænd/
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  • Rhymes: -ænd

Verb

misunderstand (third-person singular simple present misunderstands, present participle misunderstanding, simple past and past participle misunderstood)

  1. (transitive) To understand incorrectly, while believing one has understood correctly.

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