misunderstand
0 antonyms and opposites of misunderstand, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To understand something incorrectly.
How to use misunderstand
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
easily misunderstood
misunderstand a joke
Etymology
From mis- ("wrongly") plus understand.
Full origin of misunderstand →Frequently asked questions
What does “misunderstand” mean?
The word “misunderstand” means to understand something incorrectly. In plain terms, to get the wrong idea about what someone said or meant.
How do you pronounce “misunderstand”?
“Misunderstand” is pronounced mihs-uhn-duh-STAND (/mɪs.ʌn.də(ɹ)ˈstænd/ in IPA).
How do you use “misunderstand” in a sentence?
Here is “misunderstand” used in a sentence: “It's easy to misunderstand sarcasm in a text message.”
What part of speech is “misunderstand”?
“Misunderstand” is a verb.
Is “misunderstand” a common word?
“Misunderstand” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.