figure
Meaning
To figure something out means to understand or solve a problem through thought and analysis.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "figure" with "figured" when referring to past actions; remember to use the correct tense.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Maria
sat
at
the
small
kitchen
table
with
a
stack
of
papers
,
trying
to
figure
out
the
electricity
bill
before
the
due
date
.
She
checked
each
page
carefully
and
compared
the
numbers
to
last
month's
charges
to
find
any
mistakes
.
After
a
while
she
called
the
company
because
one
charge
still
did
not
make
sense
,
and
the
customer
service
agent
explained
the
recent
change
in
rates
.
In
the
end
she
felt
relieved
because
she
understood
the
bill
and
planned
to
save
energy
next
month
.
Common Phrases
figure out
figure out a solution
figure it out
Synonyms
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