Local English word record

figure out

verb · 1 sense

find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

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Examples

  • did you solve the problem?
  • Work out your problems with the boss
  • this unpleasant situation isn't going to work itself out
  • did you get it?
  • Did you get my meaning?

Word relationships

Synonyms

solve, work out, puzzle out, lick, work

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Princeton WordNet 3.0