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Understate
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Meanings of Understate
Verb
- To say something in a way that makes it seem less important or smaller than it really is.
- To say something in a simple way to show that it is not as big or serious as it seems.
- To say a number that is lower than the real amount.
Explanation of the word: Understate
To 'understate' means to say something is less important or smaller than it really is. Like if you got a big ice cream cone and you say, 'It's just a little bit of ice cream.' That's understating!
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Translations for the word: Understate
hindi
कम आंका
kam aankaa
कम बताना
kam batana
छोटा दिखाना
chhota dikhana
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What does 'understate' mean?
To 'understate' means to say something in a way that makes it seem less important or serious than it really is.
How do you pronounce 'understate'?
You pronounce 'understate' like this: un-der-state.
What is the origin of the word 'understate'?
The word 'understate' comes from the prefix 'under-' meaning less than or below, and 'state' which means to say or express something.
What is the meaning of 'understate' in Hindi?
The word 'understate' in Hindi is 'कम बताना' (Kam Batānā).