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- pronunciation:
- fae
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
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part of speech: |
noun |
inflections: |
fathom, fathoms |
definition: |
a unit of length equal to six feet, used to measure the depth of water or mines.
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verb |
inflections: |
fathoms, fathoming, fathomed |
definition: |
to get to the bottom of or understand completely.
I'll never fathom how to use this kind of computer.- synonyms:
- ascertain, plumb, understand
- similar words:
- comprehend, get, grasp, penetrate, perceive, see, sense
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related words: |
apprehend, chart, know, realize, see, solve, understand |
derivation: |
fathomable (adj.) |
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