fathom Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: F AE1 DH AH0 M
What Does Fathom Mean?
As a noun, fathom means Grasp, envelopment, control. It can also mean (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). As a verb, it means To encircle with outstretched arms, especially to take a measurement; to embrace.
Fathom Definition (Noun)
- Grasp, envelopment, control.
- (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).
- Various similar units in other systems.
- Depth of insight, mental reach or scope.
Fathom as a Verb
- To encircle with outstretched arms, especially to take a measurement; to embrace.
- To measure the depth of, take a sounding of.
- To get to the bottom of; to manage to comprehend; understand (a problem etc.).
I can't for the life of me fathom what this means.
Synonyms of Fathom
Fathom synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Fathom
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Fathom in a Sentence
I can't for the life of me fathom what this means.