Jan 11, 2019 · The English "comprehend" originates from the Latin comprehendere, which means “catch" or "seize." So there's the aspect of a comprehending being a process -- grasping …

May 8, 2015 · IMO when to grasp is used meaning to comprehend it usually goes with an abstract noun, because if you use it to refer to an inanimate object, it might be difficult to understand …

Mar 15, 2023 · Modern physicists do not apprehend classic astrophysics. Is it ok to use "apprehend" with the meaning of "understand"?

Jan 16, 2023 · I'm looking a way to say "If I understood correctly" more briefly, I tend to say If I got this right but don't know if this sounds good. Maybe If I get this right or other way would be be...

Suddenly today I've encountered a sentence which got me crazy. honestly, I can't understand the difference between " comprehend " and " perceive "? The first stage in the comprehension …

Jan 8, 2015 · I'm looking for a way to say something along the lines of "I understand where you're coming from", but without any implication of agreement. "I understand", "I get it" or similar …

Feb 9, 2015 · The English language has many ambiguities such as this. Consider the difference between "near" and "far". Then consider that "as near as I can tell" and "as far as I can tell" …

It's obscure to the native English speaker, and I've personally experienced it being used out of exasperation. It's a poor substitute for spelling out what one is asking for, and implies …

Aug 29, 2023 · Your guess is correct, and while other answers have already confirmed this, I just wanted to share the "missing parts" of the sentence that might help you gain a better …

May 9, 2016 · What do you call a person that dislikes it and takes it personally and becomes angry and frustrated whenever you disagree with them or present a logical argument …