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twig vs apprehend

apprehend vs twig

twig is a noun but apprehend is not a noun.

twig and apprehend both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
twig Yes No Yes No
apprehend No No Yes No
As verbs, apprehend is a hypernym of twig; that is, apprehend is a word with a broader meaning than twig:
  • twig: understand, usually after some initial difficulty
  • apprehend: get the meaning of something
Other hypernyms of twig include compass, comprehend, dig, get the picture, grasp, grok, savvy.
twig (noun) apprehend (noun)
a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
twig (verb) apprehend (verb)
branch out in a twiglike manner get the meaning of something
understand, usually after some initial difficulty take into custody
anticipate with dread or anxiety
Difference between twig and apprehend

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