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appreciation vs apprehension

apprehension vs appreciation

appreciation and apprehension both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
appreciation Yes No No No
apprehension Yes No No No
As nouns, apprehension is a hypernym of appreciation; that is, apprehension is a word with a broader meaning than appreciation:
  • appreciation: understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
  • apprehension: the cognitive condition of someone who understands
Other hypernyms of appreciation include discernment, savvy, understanding.
appreciation (noun) apprehension (noun)
a favorable judgment the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
an increase in price or value the cognitive condition of someone who understands
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something painful expectation
delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values) fearful expectation or anticipation
an expression of gratitude
Difference between appreciation and apprehension

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