Definitions
- Referring to the ability to comprehend or grasp a concept or idea. - Describing the state of being aware of something or having knowledge about it. - Talking about the capacity to interpret or make sense of information.
- Referring to the ability to comprehend or understand something. - Describing the act of receiving or obtaining something. - Talking about the state of becoming familiar with something or someone.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the ability to comprehend or understand something.
- 2Both can be used as verbs.
- 3Both can be followed by an object or complement.
- 4Both are common in everyday language.
- 5Both are used to express knowledge or awareness.
What is the difference?
- 1Formality: Understand is more formal than get.
- 2Usage: Understand is more versatile and can be used in various contexts, while get is more informal and may not be appropriate in certain situations.
- 3Connotation: Understand is associated with a deeper level of comprehension, while get can be used to describe a more basic understanding.
- 4Collocations: Understand is commonly used with prepositions such as 'of', 'about', 'with', while get is often used with phrasal verbs such as 'get along', 'get over', 'get through'.
Remember this!
Understand and get are both verbs that refer to the ability to comprehend or understand something. However, understand is more formal and versatile, while get is more informal and limited in usage. Understand is associated with a deeper level of comprehension, while get can be used to describe a more basic understanding.
