Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Apprehension"
The meaning of "Apprehension" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
What does Resigned apprehension
- and slipped it under his door with the resigned apprehension of Caesar crossing the Rubicon. ? mean?
- and slipped it under his door with the resigned apprehension of Caesar crossing the Rubicon. ? mean?
A:
It means they’re uncertain of what will come next but they’re resigned to it, they can see no other course forwards.
Q:
What does Your apprehension stings mean?
A:
Example. You make me a meal that is very unusual for me. I'm clearly afraid/apprehensive to try it. You find that a bit insulting/it stings. You obviously wouldn't serve me something that would hurt me and you only wanted to give me a new and unique experience.
Q:
What does apprehension
mean?
mean?
A:
To hold back or being hesitant to do something
Q:
What does "Their apprehension were assuming reduced priority."
what is this sentence mean? plz give me a easily standable explaination. Thanks mean?
what is this sentence mean? plz give me a easily standable explaination. Thanks mean?
A:
Much Appreciated
Example sentences using "Apprehension"
Q:
Please show me example sentences with apprehension.
A:
@chr1sn: Apprehension can mean a few things and depending on which one you want I'll be able to give you some sentences.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with apprehension.
A:
It was beyond my apprehension.
- This is when apprehension means understanding
The boy had apprehensions about starting at a new school.
- this is when apprehension means anxiety/fear
- This is when apprehension means understanding
The boy had apprehensions about starting at a new school.
- this is when apprehension means anxiety/fear
Synonyms of "Apprehension" and their differences
Q:
What is the difference between apprehension and anxiety and concern and worry ?
A:
apprehension, anxiety and worry are pretty much synonyms for an intense feeling about something bad that may happen, usually about yourself or somebody close to you
Example: He felt anxious before the exam because he wasn't sure that he studied enough. She felt apprehensive when she heard that her boss had a meeting about staff reductions. They were worried about how their mother would cope after their father died.
concern is less intense and can be more generalised. Example: She was concerned about her son's choice of acting as a profession because it wouldn't bring a steady income.
Example: He felt anxious before the exam because he wasn't sure that he studied enough. She felt apprehensive when she heard that her boss had a meeting about staff reductions. They were worried about how their mother would cope after their father died.
concern is less intense and can be more generalised. Example: She was concerned about her son's choice of acting as a profession because it wouldn't bring a steady income.
Q:
What is the difference between he looked at it with apprehension and he looked at it with mistrust ?
A:
apprehension means to be suspicious. it is a fancier way of saying mistrust, but they mean the same
Q:
What is the difference between apprehension and trepidation ?
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I agree with Bananas Are Cool. Apart from Janis Joplin's letters home, I have only seen trepidation used in American text from the 1800s.
Q:
What is the difference between apprehension and comprehension ?
A:
Apprehension is more often used with its other meanings: to capture or arrest someone / to anticipate or fear something yet to come.
(ex: we've apprehended the suspect or I'm apprehensive about going out in the dark by myself)
Now, with the other meaning, apprehension usually suggests someone absorbed knowledge at a very basic level, but they don't necessarily understand that knowledge completely.
Example sentences:
After skimming the textbook, I have a basic apprehension of what will be on the exam.
I've read the homework thoroughly so I now have a fairly strong comprehension of the material.
So, if you're wanting to convey that someone understands something, comprehension is more appropriate.
(ex: we've apprehended the suspect or I'm apprehensive about going out in the dark by myself)
Now, with the other meaning, apprehension usually suggests someone absorbed knowledge at a very basic level, but they don't necessarily understand that knowledge completely.
Example sentences:
After skimming the textbook, I have a basic apprehension of what will be on the exam.
I've read the homework thoroughly so I now have a fairly strong comprehension of the material.
So, if you're wanting to convey that someone understands something, comprehension is more appropriate.
Q:
What is the difference between apprehension and anxiety and fear ?
A:
APPREHENSION means to grasp something, have a fear of something which is going to happen.
example - his first apprehension of large issues is always very different from mine.
ANXIETY means a strong desire to do something, nervousness, uneasy about something that is going to happen.
example - she may often suffer from anxiety attacks.
FEAR means to be scared of something that is painful, an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain or harm.
example - his fear for needles is so strong that he might faint just be seeing them.
example - his first apprehension of large issues is always very different from mine.
ANXIETY means a strong desire to do something, nervousness, uneasy about something that is going to happen.
example - she may often suffer from anxiety attacks.
FEAR means to be scared of something that is painful, an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain or harm.
example - his fear for needles is so strong that he might faint just be seeing them.
Translations of "Apprehension"
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? apprehension
A:
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Other questions about "Apprehension"
Q:
I imagine there's also some apprehension that they will force their own cultural heritage on local communities in hand.
Is this correct and natural?
Is this correct and natural?
A:
Agreed with paul, "in hand" sounds incorrect here.
Agreed with paul, "in hand" sounds incorrect here.
Q:
His apprehension was that they might find him responsible. Does this sound natural?
A:
× His apprehension was that they might find him responsible.
✓ His concern/fear was that they might find him responsible.
Both “concern” and “fear” are more natural than “apprehension”. The definition for apprehension is appropriate; but in usage, other nouns are better.
✓ His concern/fear was that they might find him responsible.
Both “concern” and “fear” are more natural than “apprehension”. The definition for apprehension is appropriate; but in usage, other nouns are better.
Q:
Which of these two are correct?
I feel apprehension when I speak English
I feel apprehensive when I speak English
And why? Can you help me please
I feel apprehensive when I travel alone or go away from my family. Does this sound natural????
I feel apprehension when I speak English
I feel apprehensive when I speak English
And why? Can you help me please
I feel apprehensive when I travel alone or go away from my family. Does this sound natural????
A:
I feel apprehensive is correct
Your sentence sounds natural
But: Which of these two IS correct?!!!!
Your sentence sounds natural
But: Which of these two IS correct?!!!!
Q:
Please show me how to pronounce apprehension.
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??apprehension
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