Comprehend
Comprehend verb - To have a clear idea of.
Understanding and comprehend are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Understanding" with "Comprehend", this verbs are similar.
Understanding
Understanding adjective - Having or showing the capacity for sharing the feelings of another.
Comprehend and understanding are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Comprehend" instead a verb "Understanding".
Both words in one sentence
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Sovereign: You touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding... you cannot even begin to comprehend the nature of our existence.
- The Guardian basically says the Federation's understanding of time isn't advanced enough to comprehend it.
Source: Hand Wave - Data fails to comprehend exactly why this is funny, and decides to improve his understanding of the confusing phenomenon that is humor by pushing Dr Crusher in as well.
Source: Humor Dissonance
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