CEFR B2

comprehension

noun

Meaning

The ability to understand something; the extent of someone's understanding.

Examples

The test measures reading comprehension.
His comprehension of the subject was excellent.

Synonyms: grasp, understanding, apprehension, cognition

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comprehension (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.ʃən/

Definition

The ability to understand something; the extent of someone's understanding.

Examples

The test measures reading comprehension.
His comprehension of the subject was excellent.
She has a deep comprehension of human nature.

How to Use comprehension

comprehension of (prepositional phrase): Understanding of a particular subject or concept. — "His comprehension of physics is remarkable for his age."
reading comprehension (collocation): The ability to understand written text. — "The test included a section on reading comprehension."
listening comprehension (collocation): The ability to understand spoken language. — "She is working on improving her listening comprehension in English."

Synonyms of comprehension

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Antonyms of comprehension

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