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apprehensive vs apprehend

apprehend vs apprehensive

apprehensive is an adjective but apprehend is not an adjective.

apprehensive is not a verb while apprehend is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
apprehensive No Yes No No
apprehend No No Yes No
apprehensive (adjective) apprehend (adjective)
in fear or dread of possible evil or harm
quick to understand
mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc
apprehensive (verb) apprehend (verb)
get the meaning of something
take into custody
anticipate with dread or anxiety
Difference between apprehensive and apprehend

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