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- [ap-ri-hen-shuh n]
- /ˌæp rɪˈhɛn ʃən/
- /ˌæp.rɪˈhen.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ap-ri-hen-shuh n]
- /ˌæp rɪˈhɛn ʃən/
Definitions of apprehension word
- variable noun apprehension Apprehension is a feeling of fear that something bad may happen. 3
- uncountable noun apprehension The apprehension of someone who is thought to be a criminal is their capture or arrest by the police. 3
- uncountable noun apprehension The apprehension of something is awareness and understanding of it. 3
- noun apprehension fear or anxiety over what may happen 3
- noun apprehension the act of capturing or arresting 3
- noun apprehension the faculty of comprehending; understanding 3
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Origin of apprehension
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English (< Old French) < Late Latin apprehēnsiōn- (stem of apprehēnsiō), equivalent to apprehens- (see apprehensible) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Apprehension
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
apprehension popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
apprehension usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for apprehension
noun apprehension
- foreboding — a prediction; portent.
- alarm — Alarm is a feeling of fear or anxiety that something unpleasant or dangerous might happen.
- disquiet — lack of calm, peace, or ease; anxiety; uneasiness.
- mistrust — lack of trust or confidence; distrust.
- misgiving — Often, misgivings. a feeling of doubt, distrust, or apprehension.
Antonyms for apprehension
noun apprehension
- calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- confidence — If you have confidence in someone, you feel that you can trust them.
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
- belief — Belief is a feeling of certainty that something exists, is true, or is good.
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