Meaning of the word understate in English
What does understate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
understate
US /ˌʌn.dɚˈsteɪt/
UK /ˌʌn.dəˈsteɪt/
Verb
to describe or represent (something) as being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is
Example:
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The report understated the seriousness of the problem.
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To say I was surprised would be an understatement.
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