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apprehend
verb
get the meaning of something
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 9
- Starts with
- A
- Ends with
- D
- Contains
- PPREHEN
- Scrabble score
- 17
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
æ.pɹiˈhɛnd
Meaning
Definitions
verb
get the meaning of something
“Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?”
verb
take into custody
“the police nabbed the suspected criminals”
verb
anticipate with dread or anxiety
In context
Example Sentences
Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?
the police nabbed the suspected criminals
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