Definitions

1. noun

A feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen in the future.

“Her apprehension about the exam was evident in the way she studied every night.”

2. noun

The act of taking someone or something into custody or formal control, typically by the police.

“The police made an arrest and took the suspect into apprehension for questioning.”

3. noun

The act of grasping or understanding something, especially an idea or situation.

“It took some time to gain apprehension of the complex problem.”

4. noun

A feeling of doubt or uncertainty about something.

“My apprehension about the outcome of the election kept me up all night.”

5. verb

To take someone or something into custody or formal control, typically by the police.

“The police will apprehend the suspect if they are found.”

6. verb

To understand or grasp something, especially an idea or situation.

“It took her some time to apprehend the complexity of the problem.”