If you have an understanding of something, you know how it works or know what it means.
They have to have a basic understanding of computers in order to use the advancedtechnology. [+ of]
Synonyms: perception, knowledge, grasp, sense More Synonyms of understanding
2. adjective
If you are understanding towards someone, you are kind and forgiving.
Her boss, who was very understanding, gave her time off.
Fortunately for John, he had an understanding partner.
Synonyms: sympathetic, kind, compassionate, considerate More Synonyms of understanding
3. uncountable noun
If you show understanding, you show that you realize how someone feels or why they did something, and are not hostile towards them.
We would like to thank them for their patience and understanding.
Synonyms: sympathy, consideration, sensitivity, love More Synonyms of understanding
4. uncountable noun
If there is understandingbetween people, they are friendly towards each other and trust each other.
There was complete understanding between Wilson and myself. [+ between]
5. countable noun
An understanding is an informal agreement about something.
We had not set a date for marriage but there was an understanding between us. [+ between]
Synonyms: agreement, deal [informal], promise, arrangement More Synonyms of understanding
6. singular noun [oft NOUN that]
If you say that it is your understandingthat something is the case, you mean that you believe it to be the case because you have heard or read that it is.
It is my understanding that this torture has been going on for many years.
Our understanding is that they wanted to be in Washington.
Synonyms: belief, view, opinion, impression More Synonyms of understanding
7.
See on the understanding (that)
understanding in British English
(ˌʌndəˈstændɪŋ)
noun
1.
the ability to learn, judge, make decisions, etc; intelligence or sense
2.
personal opinion or interpretation of a subject
my understanding of your predicament
3.
a mutual agreement or compact, esp an informal or private one
4. mainly British
an unofficial engagement to be married
5. philosophy archaic
the mind, esp the faculty of reason
6. on the understanding that
adjective
7.
sympathetic, tolerant, or wise towards people
8.
possessing judgment and intelligence
Derived forms
understandingly (ˌunderˈstandingly)
adverb
understanding in American English
(ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ)
noun
1.
the mental quality, act, or state of a person who understands; comprehension, knowledge, discernment, sympathetic awareness, etc.
2.
the power or ability to think, learn, judge, etc.; intelligence; sense
3.
a specific interpretation or inference
one's understanding of a matter
4.
a.
mutual comprehension, as of ideas, intentions, etc.
b.
a mutual agreement, esp. one that settles differences or is informal and not made public
adjective
5.
that understands; having or characterized by comprehension, sympathy, etc.
Derived forms
understandingly (ˌunderˈstandingly)
adverb
COBUILD Collocations
understanding
clear understanding
complete understanding
good understanding
mutual understanding
proper understanding
scientific understanding
Examples of 'understanding' in a sentence
understanding
His interest was partly sparked after seeing how the arts made people more understanding of others.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Show some intelligence and understanding of what racing fans and punters actually want.
The Sun (2016)
And that means having a clear understanding of when the threshold is met to justify such action.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Yet in the long run would a wider sense of mutual understanding make us safer?
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The first is the battle to win a deeper public understanding.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
He also has an inherent understanding of time and space.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Some may need understanding from their bosses that they have to take time off work for medical procedures or counselling.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
She added'I think it will give the public quite a good understanding.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They experiment with encryption technology and gain a general understanding of the dark arts of the world of cyber-security.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It is clear that our Brexit ministers have little understanding of trade deals and we are sleepwalking into a disaster for UK business.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
You have to do repairs to your properties and show understanding when your tenants have problems.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Your deeper understanding of a partner could upgrade your love life.
The Sun (2008)
You need to build up vast trust and understanding with a range of different people.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We had a complete understanding of how we wanted to move that boat.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
To have an understanding and sympathetic woman caring about me was wonderful.
The Sun (2016)
You have a deeper understanding of what makes others tick and can handle difficult people well.
The Sun (2010)
Your understanding of the people you work and live with goes much deeper.
The Sun (2016)
What does this tell us about his paradigm and his basic understanding of law and life?
Christianity Today (2000)
Many mathematicians are musical and many musicians have good intuitive understanding of maths.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
You reach a new kind of understanding with a partner that deepens a love bond.
The Sun (2006)
Understanding exactly how these tiny things behave is crucial to gaining a deeper understanding of our world.
The Sun (2010)
The moon focuses on family life and mutual understanding will replace resentment.
The Sun (2009)
We might come to some understanding over a cup of tea.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The catalogues remain unrivalled contributions to our knowledge and understanding of a great artist and his work.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Is his wife understanding of the hours involved in setting up and running a restaurant?
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
This can lead to a time of real understanding at home.
The Sun (2007)
You get a little understanding of this process when you remember the last time you looked at a medical encyclopedia.
Vera Peiffer POSITIVE THINKING: Everything you have always known about positive thinking but wereafraid to put into practice (2001)
They entered into their swap agreements with sufficient understanding to exercise their own judgment as to whether the products would meet their objectives.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
By heads coming together in such a fashion, it is likely that extremely powerful interpretations and understandings will emerge.
Pressley, Michael & McCormick, Christine Advanced Educational Psychology For Educators, Researchers and Policymakers, (1995)
In the future, we will have more people in the workplace who are highly successful at using their emotional intelligence and understanding others.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Quotations
Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill willMartin Luther King Jr.Letter from Birmingham Jail
The ill and unfit choice of words wonderfully obstructs the understandingFrancis BaconNovum Organum
I shall light a candle of understanding in thine heart, which shall not be put outBible: II Esdras
In other languages
understanding
British English: understanding /ˌʌndəˈstændɪŋ/ ADJECTIVE
If you are understanding towards someone, you are kind and forgiving.
Her boss, who was very understanding, gave her time off.
American English: understanding
Arabic: مُتَفَهِّم
Brazilian Portuguese: compreensivo
Chinese: 善解人意的
Croatian: uviđavan
Czech: chápavý
Danish: forstående
Dutch: begripvol
European Spanish: comprensivo
Finnish: ymmärtäväinen
French: compréhensif comprend
German: verständnisvoll
Greek: που δείχνει κατανόηση
Italian: comprensivo
Japanese: 話がわかる
Korean: 이해심 있는
Norwegian: forståelsesfull
Polish: wyrozumiały
European Portuguese: compreensivo
Romanian: înțelegător
Russian: понимающий
Latin American Spanish: comprensivo
Swedish: förstående
Thai: ที่เข้าใจ อย่างเห็นอกเห็นใจ
Turkish: anlayış
Ukrainian: чулий
Vietnamese: thông cảm
British English: understanding NOUN
If you have an understanding of something, you know how it works or know what it means.
They have to have a basic understanding of computers in order to use the advanced technology.
American English: understanding
Brazilian Portuguese: entendimento
Chinese: 理解
European Spanish: entendimiento
French: compréhension
German: Verständnis
Italian: comprensione
Japanese: 知識
Korean: 이해
European Portuguese: entendimento
Latin American Spanish: entendimiento
All related terms of 'understanding'
understand
If you understand someone or understand what they are saying , you know what they mean .
good understanding
If you have an understanding of something, you know how it works or know what it means.
self-understanding
the ability to understand one's own actions
clear understanding
If you have an understanding of something, you know how it works or know what it means.
complete understanding
If you have an understanding of something, you know how it works or know what it means.
mutual understanding
If there is understanding between people, they are friendly towards each other and trust each other.
proper understanding
If you have an understanding of something, you know how it works or know what it means.
scientific understanding
If you have an understanding of something, you know how it works or know what it means.
memorandum of understanding
a document that describes the general principles of an agreement between parties, but does not amount to a substantive contract
on the understanding that
with the condition that; providing
on the understanding (that)
If you agree to do something on the understanding that something is true , you do it because you have been told that the other thing is definitely true.
Chinese translation of 'understanding'
understanding
(ʌndəˈstændɪŋ)
adj
通情达(達)理的 (tōng qíng dá lǐ de)
n(c/u)
(= knowledge) 了解 (liáojiě)
(u) (= sympathy) 同情 (tóngqíng)
(c) (= agreement) 协(協)定 (xiédìng)
(u) (= trust) 相互理解 (xiānghù lǐjiě)
to come to an understanding with sb (about sth)(就某事)和某人达(達)成协(協)议(議) ((jiù mǒushì) hé mǒurén dáchéng xiéyì)
to have an understanding of sth对(對)某事有一定的了解 (duì mǒushì yǒu yīdìng de liǎojiě)
on the understanding that ... 在 ... 条(條)件下 (zài ... tiáojiàn xià)
Seeunderstood
1 (noun)
Definition
the ability to learn, judge, or make decisions
They have to have a basic understanding of computers.
Synonyms
perception
It did not require a great deal of perception to realise what he meant.
knowledge
the quest for scientific knowledge
grasp
They have a good grasp of foreign languages.
sense
He has an impeccable sense of timing.
know-how (informal)
He hasn't got the know-how to run a farm.
intelligence
She's a woman of exceptional intelligence.
judgment
Publication of the information was a serious error in judgment.
awareness
appreciation
They have a strong appreciation of the importance of economic incentives.
insight
He was a man of considerable insight and diplomatic skills.
skill
penetration
mastery
He demonstrated his mastery of political manoeuvring.
comprehension
The situation was utterly beyond her comprehension.
familiarity with
discernment
their lack of discernment and acceptance of inferior quality
proficiency
Evidence of basic proficiency in English is required.
Opposites
ignorance
,
incomprehension
,
obtuseness
2 (noun)
We would like to thank them for their patience and understanding.
Synonyms
sympathy
We expressed our sympathy for her loss.
consideration
Show consideration for other rail travellers.
sensitivity
concern and sensitivity for each other's feelings
love
a manifestation of his love for his fellow men
concern
humanity
The speech showed great humility and humanity.
affection
She thought of him with affection.
warmth
He greeted us both with warmth.
tolerance
goodwill
compassion
They preach universal kindness and compassion.
kindness
We have been treated with such kindness by everybody.
empathy
the king's empathy with the suffering of his people
tenderness
She smiled, politely, rather than with tenderness.
neighbourliness
humanitarianism
fellow feeling
There is genuine fellow feeling for the victims.
considerateness
kind feeling
kind-heartedness
Opposites
insensitivity
3 (noun)
Definition
a mutual agreement, usually an informal or private one
We had not set a date but there was an understanding between us.
Synonyms
agreement
a new defence agreement
deal (informal)
Japan has done a deal with America on rice exports.
promise
If you make a promise, you should keep it.
arrangement
The caves can be visited only by prior arrangement.
accord
The party was made legal under the 1991 peace accords.
contract
The company won a prestigious contract for work on the building.
bond
I'm not about to betray my bond with my brother.
pledge
bargain
The treaty was based on a bargain between the governments.
pact
The two countries signed a non-aggression pact.
compact
The Pilgrims signed a democratic compact aboard the Mayflower.
concord
A climate of concord and tolerance prevails among the two communities.
gentlemen's agreement
Opposites
dispute,
disagreement
4 (noun)
Definition
personal opinion or interpretation of a subject
It is my understanding that this has been going on for many years.
Synonyms
belief
It is my belief that a common ground can be found.
view
You should make your views known to your local MP.
opinion
Most who expressed an opinion spoke favourably of her.
impression
My impression is that they are totally out of control.
interpretation
He was aware of the interpretation many put on his being at her home.
feeling
She has strong feelings about the growth in violence.
idea
Some of his ideas about democracy are entirely his own.
conclusion
We came to the conclusion that it was too difficult to combine the two techniques.
notion
the notion that musical ability is present from birth
He has a realistic notion of his capabilities.
conviction
Their religious convictions prevented them from taking up arms.
judgment
In your judgment, what has changed over the past few years?
assumption
They are wrong in their assumption that we are all alike.
point of view
His point of view is that money isn't everything.
perception
her perception of the feeling was strong
suspicion
I have a sneaking suspicion that they are going to succeed.
viewpoint
The novel is written from the murderer's viewpoint.
What's your viewpoint on this issue?
hunch
I had a hunch that we would work well together.
way of thinking
estimation
He has gone down considerably in my estimation.
supposition
There's a popular supposition that we're publicly funded.
sneaking suspicion
funny feeling
(adjective)
Definition
kind, sympathetic, or tolerant towards people
Her boss, who was very understanding, gave her time off.
Synonyms
sympathetic
It may be that he sees you only as a sympathetic friend.
kind
He was a very kind man, full of common sense.
compassionate
My father was a deeply compassionate man.
considerate
I think he's the most charming, considerate man I've ever met.
kindly
He was a stern critic but an extremely kindly man.
accepting
patient
She was endlessly kind and patient with children.
sensitive
He was always so sensitive and caring.
forgiving
People are not in a very forgiving mood.
discerning
tolerant
They need to be tolerant of different points of view.
responsive
perceptive
a very perceptive critique of Wordsworth
forbearing
Opposites
insensitive
,
unsympathetic
,
inconsiderate
,
intolerant
,
unfeeling
,
strict
Quotations
Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will [Martin Luther King Jr. – Letter from Birmingham Jail]The ill and unfit choice of words wonderfully obstructs the understanding [Francis Bacon – Novum Organum]I shall light a candle of understanding in thine heart, which shall not be put out [Bible: II Esdras]
Additional synonyms
in the sense of accord
Definition
a formal agreement between groups or nations
The party was made legal under the 1991 peace accords.
Synonyms
treaty,
contract,
agreement,
arrangement,
settlement,
pact,
deal (informal)
in the sense of affection
Definition
fondness or tenderness for a person or thing
She thought of him with affection.
Synonyms
fondness,
liking,
feeling,
love,
care,
desire,
passion,
warmth,
attachment,
goodwill,
devotion,
kindness,
inclination,
tenderness,
propensity,
friendliness,
amity (formal),
aroha (New Zealand)
in the sense of appreciation
Definition
awareness and understanding of a problem or difficulty
They have a strong appreciation of the importance of economic incentives.
Synonyms
awareness,
understanding,
regard,
knowledge,
recognition,
perception,
sympathy,
consciousness,
sensitivity,
realization,
comprehension,
familiarity,
mindfulness,
cognizance
Synonyms of 'understanding'
understanding
Explore 'understanding' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of arrangement
Definition
an agreement or a plan to do something
The caves can be visited only by prior arrangement.
Synonyms
agreement,
contract,
settlement,
appointment,
compromise,
deal (informal),
pact,
compact,
covenant
in the sense of assumption
Definition
something that is taken for granted
They are wrong in their assumption that we are all alike.
Synonyms
presumption,
theory,
opinion,
belief,
guess,
expectation,
fancy,
suspicion,
premise,
acceptance,
hypothesis,
anticipation,
inference,
conjecture,
surmise,
supposition,
presupposition,
premise,
postulation
in the sense of bargain
Definition
an agreement establishing what each party will give, receive, or perform in a transaction
The treaty was based on a bargain between the governments.
Synonyms
agreement,
deal (informal),
understanding,
promise,
contract,
negotiation,
arrangement,
settlement,
treaty,
pledge,
convention,
transaction,
engagement,
pact,
compact,
covenant,
stipulation
in the sense of bond
Definition
a written or spoken agreement, esp. a promise
I'm not about to betray my bond with my brother.
Synonyms
agreement,
word,
promise,
contract,
guarantee,
pledge,
obligation,
compact,
covenant
in the sense of compact
Definition
a contract or agreement
The Pilgrims signed a democratic compact aboard the Mayflower.
Synonyms
agreement,
deal (informal),
understanding,
contract,
bond,
arrangement,
alliance,
treaty,
bargain,
pact,
covenant,
entente,
concordat
in the sense of compassion
Definition
a feeling of distress and pity for the suffering or misfortune of another
They preach universal kindness and compassion.
Synonyms
sympathy,
understanding,
charity,
pity,
humanity,
ruth (archaic),
mercy,
heart,
quarter,
sorrow,
kindness,
tenderness,
condolence,
clemency,
commiseration,
fellow feeling,
soft-heartedness,
tender-heartedness,
aroha (New Zealand)
in the sense of compassionate
Definition
showing or having compassion
My father was a deeply compassionate man.
Synonyms
sympathetic,
kindly,
understanding,
tender,
pitying,
humanitarian,
charitable,
humane,
indulgent,
benevolent,
lenient,
merciful,
kind-hearted,
tender-hearted
in the sense of comprehension
Definition
understanding
The situation was utterly beyond her comprehension.
Synonyms
understanding,
grasp,
conception,
realization,
sense,
knowledge,
intelligence,
judgment,
perception,
discernment
in the sense of conclusion
Definition
a final decision, opinion, or judgment based on reasoning
We came to the conclusion that it was too difficult to combine the two techniques.
Synonyms
decision,
agreement,
opinion,
settlement,
resolution,
conviction,
verdict,
judgment,
deduction,
inference
in the sense of concord
Definition
peaceful relations between nations
A climate of concord and tolerance prevails among the two communities.
Synonyms
harmony,
accord,
peace,
agreement,
concert,
friendship,
consensus,
goodwill,
unison,
good understanding,
rapport,
unanimity,
amity (formal),
consonance
Additional synonyms
in the sense of considerate
Definition
thoughtful towards other people
I think he's the most charming, considerate man I've ever met.
Synonyms
thoughtful,
kind,
kindly,
concerned,
obliging,
attentive,
mindful,
unselfish,
solicitous,
discreet,
circumspect,
tactful
in the sense of consideration
Definition
thoughtfulness for other people
Show consideration for other rail travellers.
Synonyms
thoughtfulness,
concern,
respect,
kindness,
friendliness,
tact,
solicitude,
kindliness,
considerateness
in the sense of contract
Definition
a formal agreement between two or more parties
The company won a prestigious contract for work on the building.
Synonyms
agreement,
deal (informal),
commission,
commitment,
arrangement,
understanding,
settlement,
treaty,
bargain,
convention,
engagement,
pact,
compact,
covenant,
bond,
stipulation,
concordat
in the sense of conviction
Definition
to be convincing
Their religious convictions prevented them from taking up arms.
Synonyms
belief,
view,
opinion,
principle,
faith,
persuasion,
creed,
tenet,
kaupapa (New Zealand)
in the sense of deal
Definition
an agreement or transaction
Japan has done a deal with America on rice exports.
Synonyms
agreement,
understanding,
contract,
business,
negotiation,
arrangement,
bargain,
transaction,
pact
in the sense of discernment
their lack of discernment and acceptance of inferior quality
Synonyms
judgment,
discrimination,
perception,
understanding,
intelligence,
awareness,
insight,
penetration,
ingenuity,
sharpness,
acumen,
cleverness,
keenness,
shrewdness,
perspicacity (formal),
sagacity,
astuteness,
acuteness,
perceptiveness,
clear-sightedness,
percipience
in the sense of empathy
Definition
the ability to sense and understand someone else's feelings as if they were one's own
the king's empathy with the suffering of his people
Synonyms
understanding,
feeling,
appreciation,
compassion,
rapport,
commiseration
in the sense of estimation
Definition
a considered opinion
He has gone down considerably in my estimation.
Synonyms
opinion,
view,
regard,
belief,
honour,
credit,
consideration,
judgment,
esteem,
evaluation,
admiration,
reverence,
veneration,
good opinion,
considered opinion
in the sense of feeling
Definition
opinion or view
She has strong feelings about the growth in violence.
Synonyms
opinion,
view,
attitude,
belief,
point of view,
instinct,
inclination
in the sense of fellow feeling
Definition
sympathy existing between people who have shared similar experiences
There is genuine fellow feeling for the victims.
Synonyms
sympathy,
understanding,
concern,
care,
pity,
compassion,
feeling,
empathy
Additional synonyms
in the sense of forgiving
Definition
willing to forgive
People are not in a very forgiving mood.
Synonyms
lenient,
tolerant,
compassionate,
clement,
patient,
mild,
humane,
gracious,
long-suffering,
merciful,
magnanimous,
forbearing,
willing to forgive,
soft-hearted
in the sense of grasp
Definition
understanding or comprehension
They have a good grasp of foreign languages.
Synonyms
understanding,
knowledge,
grip,
perception,
awareness,
realization,
mastery,
ken,
comprehension
in the sense of humanity
Definition
kindness or mercy
The speech showed great humility and humanity.
Synonyms
kindness,
charity,
compassion,
understanding,
sympathy,
mercy,
tolerance,
tenderness,
philanthropy,
benevolence,
fellow feeling,
benignity,
brotherly love,
kind-heartedness
in the sense of hunch
Definition
a feeling or suspicion not based on facts
I had a hunch that we would work well together.
Synonyms
feeling,
idea,
impression,
suspicion,
intuition,
premonition,
inkling,
presentiment
in the sense of idea
Definition
a belief or opinion
Some of his ideas about democracy are entirely his own.
Synonyms
notion,
thought,
view,
understanding,
teaching,
opinion,
belief,
conclusion,
hypothesis,
impression,
conviction,
judgment,
interpretation,
sentiment,
doctrine,
conception,
viewpoint
in the sense of impression
Definition
a vague idea or belief
My impression is that they are totally out of control.
Synonyms
idea,
feeling,
thought,
sense,
opinion,
view,
assessment,
judgment,
reaction,
belief,
concept,
fancy,
notion,
conviction,
suspicion,
hunch,
apprehension,
inkling,
funny feeling (informal)
in the sense of insight
Definition
a penetrating understanding, as of a complex situation or problem
He was a man of considerable insight and diplomatic skills.
Synonyms
perception,
understanding,
intelligence,
sense,
knowledge,
vision,
judgment,
awareness,
grasp,
appreciation,
intuition,
penetration,
comprehension,
acumen,
discernment,
perspicacity (formal)
in the sense of intelligence
Definition
the ability to understand, learn, and think things out quickly
She's a woman of exceptional intelligence.
Synonyms
intellect,
understanding,
brains (informal),
mind,
reason,
sense,
knowledge,
capacity,
smarts (slang, US),
judgment,
wit,
perception,
awareness,
insight,
penetration,
comprehension,
brightness,
aptitude,
acumen,
nous (British, slang),
alertness,
cleverness,
quickness,
discernment,
grey matter (informal),
brain power
in the sense of interpretation
He was aware of the interpretation many put on his being at her home.
Synonyms
understanding,
meaning,
reading,
conclusion,
assumption,
inference,
presumption,
conjecture,
supposition
in the sense of judgment
Definition
the ability to make critical distinctions and achieve a balanced viewpoint
Publication of the information was a serious error in judgment.
Synonyms
sense,
common sense,
good sense,
judiciousness,
reason,
understanding,
taste,
intelligence,
smarts (slang, US),
discrimination,
perception,
awareness,
wisdom,
wit,
penetration,
prudence,
sharpness,
acumen,
shrewdness,
discernment,
perspicacity (formal),
sagacity,
astuteness,
percipience
Additional synonyms
in the sense of judgment
Definition
a decision formed after careful consideration
In your judgment, what has changed over the past few years?
Synonyms
opinion,
view,
estimate,
belief,
assessment,
conviction,
diagnosis,
valuation,
deduction,
appraisal
in the sense of kind
Definition
considerate, friendly, and helpful
He was a very kind man, full of common sense.
Synonyms
considerate,
good,
loving,
kindly,
understanding,
concerned,
friendly,
neighbourly,
gentle,
generous,
mild,
obliging,
sympathetic,
charitable,
thoughtful,
benign,
humane,
affectionate,
compassionate,
clement,
gracious,
indulgent,
benevolent,
attentive,
amiable,
courteous,
amicable,
lenient,
cordial,
congenial,
philanthropic,
unselfish,
propitious,
beneficent,
kind-hearted,
bounteous,
tender-hearted
in the sense of kindly
Definition
having a warm-hearted and caring nature
He was a stern critic but an extremely kindly man.
Synonyms
benevolent,
kind,
caring,
nice,
warm,
gentle,
helpful,
pleasant,
mild,
sympathetic,
beneficial,
polite,
favourable,
benign,
humane,
compassionate,
hearty,
cordial,
considerate,
genial,
affable,
good-natured,
beneficent,
well-disposed,
kind-hearted,
warm-hearted
in the sense of kindness
Definition
the quality of being kind
We have been treated with such kindness by everybody.
Synonyms
goodwill,
understanding,
charity,
grace,
humanity,
affection,
patience,
tolerance,
goodness,
compassion,
hospitality,
generosity,
indulgence,
decency,
tenderness,
clemency,
gentleness,
philanthropy,
benevolence,
magnanimity,
fellow-feeling,
amiability,
beneficence,
kindliness,
generosity
in the sense of know-how
Definition
the ability to do something that is difficult or technical
He hasn't got the know-how to run a farm.
Synonyms
expertise,
experience,
ability,
skill,
knowledge,
facility,
talent,
command,
craft,
grasp,
faculty,
capability,
flair,
knack,
ingenuity,
aptitude,
proficiency,
dexterity,
cleverness,
deftness,
savoir-faire,
adroitness,
ableness
in the sense of knowledge
Definition
the state of knowing
the quest for scientific knowledge
Synonyms
understanding,
sense,
intelligence,
judgment,
perception,
awareness,
insight,
grasp,
appreciation,
penetration,
comprehension,
discernment
in the sense of love
a manifestation of his love for his fellow men
Synonyms
sympathy,
understanding,
heart,
charity,
pity,
humanity,
warmth,
mercy,
compassion,
sorrow,
kindness,
tenderness,
friendliness,
condolence,
commiseration,
fellow feeling,
soft-heartedness,
tender-heartedness,
aroha (New Zealand),
LUV
in the sense of mastery
Definition
outstanding skill or expertise
He demonstrated his mastery of political manoeuvring.
Synonyms
understanding,
knowledge,
comprehension,
ability,
skill,
know-how (informal),
command,
grip,
grasp,
expertise,
prowess,
familiarity,
attainment,
finesse,
proficiency,
virtuosity,
dexterity,
cleverness,
deftness,
acquirement
in the sense of notion
Definition
an idea or opinion
the notion that musical ability is present from birthHe has a realistic notion of his capabilities.
Synonyms
idea,
view,
opinion,
belief,
concept,
impression,
judgment,
sentiment,
conception,
apprehension,
inkling,
mental image or picture,
picture
in the sense of opinion
Definition
belief not founded on certainty or proof but on what seems probable
Most who expressed an opinion spoke favourably of her.
Synonyms
belief,
feeling,
view,
idea,
theory,
notion,
conviction,
point of view,
sentiment,
viewpoint,
persuasion,
conjecture
Additional synonyms
in the sense of pact
Definition
a formal agreement between two or more parties
The two countries signed a non-aggression pact.
Synonyms
agreement,
contract,
alliance,
treaty,
deal (informal),
understanding,
league,
bond,
arrangement,
bargain,
convention,
compact,
protocol,
covenant,
concord,
concordat
in the sense of patient
Definition
enduring difficult situations with an even temper
She was endlessly kind and patient with children.
Synonyms
forbearing,
understanding,
forgiving,
mild,
accommodating,
tolerant,
indulgent,
lenient,
even-tempered
in the sense of penetration
Definition
keen insight or perception
Synonyms
perception,
insight,
wit,
sharpness,
keenness,
shrewdness,
discernment,
perspicacity (formal),
astuteness,
acuteness
in the sense of perceptive
Definition
observant
a very perceptive critique of Wordsworth
Synonyms
observant,
acute,
intelligent,
discerning,
quick,
aware,
sharp,
sensitive,
alert,
penetrating,
discriminating,
shrewd,
responsive,
astute,
intuitive,
insightful,
percipient,
perspicacious (formal)
in the sense of point of view
Definition
a mental viewpoint or attitude
His point of view is that money isn't everything.
Synonyms
opinion,
view,
attitude,
belief,
feeling,
thought,
idea,
approach,
judgment,
sentiment,
viewpoint,
way of thinking,
way of looking at it
in the sense of proficiency
Evidence of basic proficiency in English is required.
Synonyms
skill,
ability,
know-how (informal),
talent,
facility,
craft,
expertise,
competence,
accomplishment,
mastery,
knack,
aptitude,
dexterity,
expertness,
skilfulness
in the sense of promise
Definition
an undertaking to do or not do something
If you make a promise, you should keep it.
Synonyms
guarantee,
word,
bond,
vow,
commitment,
pledge,
undertaking,
assurance,
engagement,
compact,
oath,
covenant,
word of honour
in the sense of responsive
Definition
reacting quickly or favourably to something
Synonyms
sensitive,
open,
aware,
sharp,
alive,
forthcoming,
sympathetic,
awake,
susceptible,
receptive,
reactive,
perceptive,
impressionable,
quick to react
in the sense of sense
Definition
a mental perception or awareness
He has an impeccable sense of timing.
Synonyms
understanding,
awareness,
appreciation,
comprehension,
discernment
in the sense of sensitive
Definition
responsive to feelings and moods
He was always so sensitive and caring.
Synonyms
thoughtful,
kind,
understanding,
feeling,
kindly,
concerned,
patient,
responsive,
intuitive,
receptive,
attentive,
perceptive,
considerate,
tactful,
unselfish
Additional synonyms
in the sense of sensitivity
concern and sensitivity for each other's feelings
Synonyms
consideration,
feeling,
understanding,
patience,
intuition,
delicacy,
empathy,
tact,
responsiveness,
thoughtfulness,
receptiveness
in the sense of supposition
Definition
an idea or a statement believed or assumed to be true
There's a popular supposition that we're publicly funded.
Synonyms
belief,
idea,
notion,
view,
theory,
speculation,
assumption,
hypothesis,
presumption,
conjecture,
postulate,
surmise,
guesswork,
guess
in the sense of suspicion
Definition
the act or an instance of suspecting
I have a sneaking suspicion that they are going to succeed.
Synonyms
idea,
notion,
hunch,
guess,
impression,
conjecture,
surmise,
gut feeling (informal),
supposition
in the sense of tenderness
She smiled, politely, rather than with tenderness.
Synonyms
gentleness,
love,
affection,
liking,
care,
consideration,
sympathy,
pity,
humanity,
warmth,
mercy,
attachment,
compassion,
devotion,
kindness,
fondness,
sentimentality,
benevolence,
humaneness,
amorousness,
warm-heartedness,
softheartedness,
tenderheartedness
in the sense of tolerant
Definition
accepting of the beliefs, actions, etc., of other people
They need to be tolerant of different points of view.
Synonyms
broad-minded,
understanding,
sympathetic,
open-minded,
patient,
fair,
soft,
catholic,
charitable,
indulgent,
easy-going,
long-suffering,
lax,
lenient,
permissive,
magnanimous,
free and easy,
forbearing,
kind-hearted,
unprejudiced,
complaisant,
latitudinarian,
unbigoted,
easy-oasy (slang)
in the sense of view
Definition
opinion, judgment, or belief
You should make your views known to your local MP.
Synonyms
opinion,
thought,
idea,
belief,
thinking,
feeling,
attitude,
reckoning,
impression,
notion,
conviction,
judgment,
point of view,
sentiment,
viewpoint,
persuasion,
way of thinking,
standpoint
in the sense of viewpoint
Definition
a person's attitude towards something
The novel is written from the murderer's viewpoint.What's your viewpoint on this issue?