fathoming

The word “fathoming” has 3 syllables: fath-om-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈfæð.ə.mɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for fathoming?

In the thesaurus, “fathoming” has 36 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for fathoming along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for fathoming

appreciate
apprehend
catch
cognize
comprehend
dig
divine
estimate
figure out
follow
gaging
gauge
gauging
get
get to the bottom
grasp
have
interpret
know
measure
penetrate
perceive
pierce
pinpoint
plumb
plumbing
probe
recognize
remeasuring
replumbing
savvy
scaling
sound
sounding
spanning
unravel

Antonyms for fathoming

guess
lose
misinterpret
miss
misunderstand
neglect
not get

Meanings of fathoming

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

She was busy fathoming the meaning behind his cryptic words.
He spent hours fathoming the complex instructions.
Fathoming the universe is a never-ending quest for scientists.
I had trouble fathoming how they solved the puzzle so quickly.
They were fathoming the consequences of their actions.

On this page you'll find 43 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fathoming, such as: appreciate, apprehend, catch, cognize, comprehend, dig, divine.

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