adjective Uncommon

apprehended

Apprehended (adjective) means Caught or arrested. Example: “The apprehended suspect was taken in for questioning.”

adjective

Caught or arrested.

"The apprehended suspect was taken in for questioning."

Understood or grasped.

"The risks were fully apprehended before the project began."

How to use apprehended

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishArrested, or fully understood, depending on context.

Common pairings

swiftly apprehended clearly apprehended

more apprehended comparative, most apprehended superlative

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The _____ suspect was taken in for questioning.

ended bended blended amended defended extended intended attended expended pretended distended suspended

What does “apprehended” mean?

The word “apprehended” means caught or arrested. In plain terms, arrested, or fully understood, depending on context.

How do you use “apprehended” in a sentence?

Here is “apprehended” used in a sentence: “The apprehended suspect was taken in for questioning.”

What part of speech is “apprehended”?

“Apprehended” is an adjective.

Is “apprehended” a common word?

“Apprehended” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “apprehended” have?

“Apprehended” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: caught or arrested.