Meaning
To suddenly understand something that you did not understand before.
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Word origin
From French realiser, meaning to make real, from Latin realis.
- Origin
- French
- Root
- realiser
- English cognates
- real, reality
Grammar
Examples
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I did not know the shop was closed.
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She suddenly understood that her keys were at home.
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Do you know how late it is?
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 4: realise, smell, drug and 7 more words.