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Meaning of you understood | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The unstated subject of a command sentence, where it is assumed the subject is the person to whom the command is directed.

uncountable

Examples

“[The subject of the] sentence is you-understood. The word you usually does not appear before the imperative verb. The reader or listener simply understands that you is implied. Here are a few examples to get you thinking: Eat a balanced diet.[…]”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

You use You walk You want You wanted to You were You will be

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