realized (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈriːəlaɪzd/

Definition

To become aware of or understand something.

Examples

• He realized the importance of studying hard for his future.

• I realized my mistake after I had already sent the email.

• Did you realize how late it was?

How to Use realized

realize that (prepositional phrase)

To become aware of a fact or situation. — "I realized that I had forgotten my wallet."

realize how (prepositional phrase)

To understand the extent or degree of something. — "He didn't realize how difficult the exam would be."

realize the importance of (collocation)

To understand how significant something is. — "Many people don't realize the importance of regular exercise."

Synonyms of realized

Words with a similar meaning to realized:

• know
• understand
• recognize
• perceive

Antonyms of realized

Words with the opposite meaning to realized:

• ignore
• disregard

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