adjective
Uncommon
apprehended
Apprehended (adjective) means Caught or arrested. Example: “The apprehended suspect was taken in for questioning.”
adjective
1
Caught or arrested.
"The apprehended suspect was taken in for questioning."
2
Understood or grasped.
"The risks were fully apprehended before the project began."
How to use apprehended
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishArrested, or fully understood, depending on context.
Common pairings
swiftly apprehended
clearly apprehended
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more apprehended
- Superlative
- most apprehended
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The _____ suspect was taken in for questioning.
Synonyms
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appreciated
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Related words
Rhymes for apprehended
ended
bended
blended
amended
defended
extended
intended
attended
expended
pretended
distended
suspended
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Frequently asked questions
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.
