Apprehending

verb noun

To take or seize; to take hold of.

Meaning

  1. (verb) To take or seize; to take hold of.
  2. (verb) To take hold of with the understanding, that is, to conceive in the mind; to become cognizant of; to understand; to recognize; to consider.
  3. (verb) To anticipate; especially, to anticipate with anxiety, dread, or fear; to fear.
  4. (verb) To think, believe, or be of opinion; to understand; to suppose.
  5. (verb) To be apprehensive; to fear.
  6. (noun) An act by which something is apprehended.

Letter breakdown

  • Apprehending contains 12 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 8 consonant(s).
  • It uses 9 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 4.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 21.

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What does Apprehending mean?

To take or seize; to take hold of.

How many letters are in Apprehending?

Apprehending has 12 letters.

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