apprehending
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Verb — Arresting someone, or grasping something mentally; the present participle of apprehend.
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What does “apprehending” mean?
The word “apprehending” means arresting someone, or grasping something mentally; the present participle of apprehend. In plain terms, the act of catching someone, or of understanding something, happening in the moment.
How do you use “apprehending” in a sentence?
Here is “apprehending” used in a sentence: “Officers spent hours apprehending the escaped inmates.”
What part of speech is “apprehending”?
“Apprehending” is a verb.