COTTONED (TO OR ON TO) Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

cottoned (to or on to)

verb

Definition of cottoned (to or on to) next

past tense of cotton (to or on to)

as in understood

to have a clear idea of failed to cotton on to the fact that her senatorial campaign was going nowhere

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Ham, who coached Prince last year with the Lakers, understood how to use his shooting in a variety of situations.

Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The rush to portray events before the full scope is understood can create long-term consequences, not just for producers but for the entire ecosystem of buyers, retailers, and importers.

Jessica Dupuy, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024

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