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get it vs apprehend

apprehend vs get it

get it and apprehend both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
get it No No Yes No
apprehend No No Yes No
As verbs, apprehend is a hypernym of get it; that is, apprehend is a word with a broader meaning than get it:
  • get it: understand, usually after some initial difficulty
  • apprehend: get the meaning of something
Other hypernyms of get it include compass, comprehend, dig, get the picture, grasp, grok, savvy.
get it (verb) apprehend (verb)
understand, usually after some initial difficulty get the meaning of something
receive punishment; be scolded or reprimanded take into custody
anticipate with dread or anxiety
Difference between get it and apprehend

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