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hindsight vs apprehension

apprehension vs hindsight

hindsight and apprehension both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hindsight Yes No No No
apprehension Yes No No No
As nouns, apprehension is a hypernym of hindsight; that is, apprehension is a word with a broader meaning than hindsight:
  • hindsight: understanding the nature of an event after it has happened
  • apprehension: the cognitive condition of someone who understands
Other hypernyms of hindsight include discernment, savvy, understanding.
hindsight (noun) apprehension (noun)
understanding the nature of an event after it has happened the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
painful expectation
fearful expectation or anticipation
Difference between hindsight and apprehension

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