misunderstand

verb (misunderstand, misunderstands, misunderstood, misunderstanding)

«misunderstand» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

To misunderstand is to understand something wrongly, to get the wrong meaning. tree →
To misunderstand a person is to get the wrong idea about what they mean or what they are like. tree →

In the lessons

In English and maths, pupils can misunderstand a question, so they read it twice. In friendships, misunderstanding causes arguments; talking calmly helps. Phrases: "Don't misunderstand me", "I think you misunderstood".

Examples

I misunderstand the question if I read it too fast. tree →
Don't misunderstand me, I like your idea. tree →
She misunderstood and went to the wrong room. tree →
Many people misunderstand how bees make honey. tree →
I'm sorry, I misunderstood what you said. tree →
If you misunderstand the instructions, ask the teacher. tree →
“Ah!” cried the false princess, “why do you misunderstand my tears? tree →

Note

Irregular: misunderstand, misunderstood, misunderstood (like understand). Noun: misunderstanding. The prefix "mis-" means wrongly.

On Mova

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