Can the word "understood" be used as an adjective meaning "implicit" or "obvious" as distinct from its common usage as the past tense and past participle of "understand" ?
For example A : "Why didn't you tell me you were the constable's son ?" B: "That was understood."
Top answer
Correct. In a command, "you" is the understood subject. "
— Philip
Correct.
In a command, "you" is the understood subject.
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