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fathom

The word “fathom” has 2 syllables: fa-thom

It's pronounced as /ˈfæð.əm/

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In the thesaurus, “fathom” has 33 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

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Synonyms for fathom

Antonyms for fathom

Meanings of fathom

  • noun
    1. Grasp, envelopment, control.
    2. (now usually nautical) An English unit of length for water depth notionally based upon the width of grown man's outstretched arms but standardized as 6 feet (about 1.8 m).
    3. Various similar units in other systems.
    4. Depth of insight, mental reach or scope.
  • verb
    1. To encircle with outstretched arms, especially to take a measurement; to embrace.
    2. To measure the depth of, take a sounding of.
    3. To get to the bottom of; to manage to comprehend; understand (a problem etc.).

Example Sentences

  • I can't fathom why he made that decision.
  • She tried to fathom the meaning behind his silence.
  • It's hard to fathom the depth of the ocean from the surface.
  • Scientists continue to fathom the mysteries of the universe.
  • He looked confused, as if he couldn't fathom what had just happened.

On this page you'll find 41 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fathom, such as: appreciate, apprehend, catch, cognize, comprehend, dig, divine.

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