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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Understanding and Learning

Here, you will learn some English words related to Understanding and Learning that are necessary for the Basic Academic IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
to understand

to know something's meaning, particularly something that someone says

Ex: Can you help me understand this equation? 
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to comprehend

to fully understand something, especially something complicated

Ex: It took me a while to comprehend the complex mathematical theorem, but with practice, I finally understood it. 
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to realize

to have a sudden or complete understanding of a fact or situation

Ex: He realized his mistake at once after reviewing the report. 
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to learn
to learn
[Verb]

to become knowledgeable or skilled in something by doing it, studying, or being taught

Ex: He learned valuable negotiation skills by watching experienced negotiators in action 
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to study
to study
[Verb]

to spend time to learn about certain subjects by reading books, going to school, etc.

Ex: She spends hours every day to study for her upcoming exams. 
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to get
to get
[Verb]

to mentally grasp something or someone's words or actions

Ex: I read the instructions, but I still don't get how to assemble this furniture. 
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to notice
to notice
[Verb]

to pay attention and become aware of a particular thing or person

Ex: I couldn't help but notice the beautiful sunset as I walked along the beach. 
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to see
to see
[Verb]

to realize or understand something

Ex: After hearing her explanation, I can see why she made that decision. 
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to know
to know
[Verb]

to have some information about something

Ex: Do you know where the nearest gas station is? 
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to discover

to become aware or gain information by chance

Ex: He discovered the truth about the rumors only after hearing both sides of the story. 
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to follow
to follow
[Verb]

to understand something such as an explanation, story, or the meaning of something

Ex: I couldn't follow the professor's complex explanation of quantum physics. 
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to figure out

to find the answer to a question or problem

Ex: After hours of studying, she finally managed to figure out the complex math problem. 
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