apprehended Meaning & Definition
-ɛndɪd
What Does Apprehended Mean?
Apprehended is a verb that means simple past and past participle of apprehend. As an adjective, it means Taken; seized. As an adjective, it means Having come to accept an understanding of something.
Apprehended in Brief
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /-ɛndɪd/ |
| Synonyms | arrest, believe and capture |
| Comparative / superlative | more apprehended, most apprehended |
Apprehended Definition (Verb)
- simple past and past participle of apprehend
Apprehended as an Adjective
- Taken; seized.
an apprehended criminal
- Conceived; understood.
an apprehended concept
- Having come to accept an understanding of something. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
Verb
- To take or seize; to take hold of.
- To take hold of with the understanding, that is, to conceive in the mind; to become cognizant of; to understand; to recognize; to consider.
- To anticipate; especially, to anticipate with anxiety, dread, or fear; to fear.
- To think, believe, or be of opinion; to understand; to suppose.
- To be apprehensive; to fear.
Adjective
- Having come to accept an understanding of something.
Synonyms of Apprehended
Apprehended synonyms and antonyms →Apprehended in a Sentence
an apprehended criminal
an apprehended concept
Word Forms & Grammar
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apprehended (comparative more apprehended, superlative most apprehended)
Words That Rhyme With Apprehended
Questions People Ask About Apprehended
Is apprehended a verb or an adjective?
Apprehended is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for apprehended?
Close synonyms of apprehended are arrest, believe and capture. See the full list of apprehended synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of apprehended?
The comparative form is more apprehended and the superlative form is most apprehended.