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Synonyms for get the picture

Most common

dig grasp compass comprehend

All synonyms

Verb

Definitions

  1. v. 1

    To understand or comprehend a situation; to interpret things correctly.

    I hung a "no solicitors" sign by my door. One of these days, I hope they'll get the picture and quit ringing the bell.

Example sentences

  • dig In 1848, people came to California to dig for gold.
  • grasp I was able to grasp the main points of the speech.
  • compass By night, polar bears use stars as their compass.
  • comprehend This theory is too difficult for me to comprehend.

By length

3 letters
dig1
4 letters
grok
5 letters
grasp1, savvy2
7 letters
compass2
9 letters
apprehend3
10 letters
comprehend3

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (savvy2 = 2 syllables).