verb
apprehending
Apprehending (verb) means arresting someone, or grasping something mentally; the present participle of apprehend. Example: “Officers spent hours apprehending the escaped inmates.”
verb
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Arresting someone, or grasping something mentally; the present participle of apprehend.
"Officers spent hours apprehending the escaped inmates."
"She had trouble apprehending the more abstract parts of the lecture."
How to use apprehending
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of catching someone, or of understanding something, happening in the moment.
Common pairings
apprehending suspects
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Word forms
- Plural
- apprehendings
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Frequently asked questions
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.
What is the meaning of apprehending?
"apprehending" (verb) means arresting someone, or grasping something mentally; the present participle of apprehend.
