(fath-om) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. to get to the bottom of or understand completely
noun. a unit of length equal to six feet used to measure the depth of water or mines

Example Sentence

It is hard to fathom the number of stars in the sky.

Synonyms

ascertain; penetrate; plumb; understand

Antonyms

misunderstand; not get

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Rhymes

  • fathom