greppa — meaning in English

English meaning

• apprehend verb To arrest someone, especially a suspected criminal.
• grasp verb To grip something firmly, typically with the hand.
• twig noun A small, thin branch growing off a larger branch of a tree or bush.

Senses

greppa is used for these senses in English:

• apprehend To take hold of (something) with understanding; to conceive (something) in the mind; to become cognizant of; to understand.
• grasp To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
• twig (colloquial, regional) To realise something; to catch on; to recognize someone or something.

apprehend — full definition

1. verb To arrest someone, especially a suspected criminal.
2. verb To understand or grasp something mentally.
3. verb To anticipate something, usually with worry or fear.

grasp — full definition

1. verb To grip something firmly, typically with the hand.
2. verb To understand something, especially a difficult idea.
3. noun A firm hold or grip.
4. noun One's understanding or knowledge of something.

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