Local English word record

latch on

verb · 3 senses

understand, usually after some initial difficulty

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Examples

  • She didn't know what her classmates were plotting but finally caught on

Word relationships

Synonyms

catch on, get wise, get onto, tumble, cotton on, twig, get it

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