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Definition misunderstand in American English

misunderstand verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/ˌmɪsʌndərˈstænd/
1

to not understand someone or something correctly

Example

I think he has misunderstood the nature of the problem.

Example

I completely misunderstood the question.

Synonyms and related words
misunderstand mistake misinterpret
Definition misunderstand in American English