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grasp vs apprehension

apprehension vs grasp

grasp and apprehension both are nouns.

grasp is a verb but apprehension is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
grasp Yes No Yes No
apprehension Yes No No No
As nouns, apprehension is a hypernym of grasp; that is, apprehension is a word with a broader meaning than grasp:
  • grasp: understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
  • apprehension: the cognitive condition of someone who understands
Other hypernyms of grasp include discernment, savvy, understanding.
grasp (noun) apprehension (noun)
the act of grasping the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
an intellectual hold or understanding the cognitive condition of someone who understands
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something painful expectation
the limit of capability fearful expectation or anticipation
grasp (verb) apprehension (verb)
get the meaning of something
hold firmly
Difference between grasp and apprehension

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