realization

simple noun21 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.2

understanding something quickly and unexpectedly

complete understanding of a situation

an understanding that causes emotional pain or sadness

an extremely unpleasant or shocking understanding

a terrible and unpleasant understanding of a situation

a very serious and depressing understanding

a surprising and shocking understanding

an understanding that makes you feel serious and thoughtful

understanding that comes slowly over a period of time

an understanding that increases over time

understanding that develops at a slow pace

understanding something later than you should have

a realization that is gradually becoming clear

someone gradually begins to understand something

someone suddenly understands something, often in a forceful way

an idea or understanding suddenly enters someone's mind

to begin to understand something