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fathom

verb/noun

ˈfæð.əm

Meaning

To understand after much thought; to measure the depth of water; to comprehend.

to understand something deeply; to measure the depth of water

It is difficult to fathom the depths of the ocean.

She could not fathom why he was so upset.

understand, gauge, discern, comprehend, grasp, measure

Entry 1

understand, gauge, discern

Entry 2

understand, comprehend, grasp, measure

misunderstand, confuse, ignore

Entry 1

misunderstand, confuse, ignore

Entry 2

misunderstand, confuse

fathom the depth, cannot fathom, fathom the reason

To combine different elements to form a new whole.

to attract and hold the attention of someone

to connect or show a link between; to tell a story

To release from military service or to disband troops.

to be next to or share a border with

to whip or flog someone, either literally or as a form of punishment or self-discipline