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apprehension in Portuguese

apprehension in Portuguese is apreensão — apprehension means a worried feeling that something bad might happen; anxiety about the future.

apprehension in Portuguese

apreensão
noun

What does "apprehension" mean?

  1. noun A worried feeling that something bad might happen; anxiety about the future.
    "She felt a growing sense of apprehension as the exam approached."
  2. noun The act of catching or arresting someone.
    "The apprehension of the suspect took place at the airport."
  3. noun Basic understanding or grasp of an idea.
    "His apprehension of the material improved after the extra lessons."
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apprehension in a sentence

  • She felt a growing sense of apprehension as the exam approached.
  • There was some apprehension among staff about the merger.
  • The apprehension of the suspect took place at the airport.
  • His apprehension of the material improved after the extra lessons.

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What is "apprehension" in Portuguese?

"apprehension" in Portuguese is apreensão. apprehension means: A worried feeling that something bad might happen; anxiety about the future.

How do you use "apprehension" in a sentence?

Example: "She felt a growing sense of apprehension as the exam approached." In Portuguese, "apprehension" is apreensão.

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