Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "fathom" can be used as noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Coordinate Terms

grok

Derived Terms

fathomability fathomable fathomage fathomer fathometer fathoming fathomless fathomlessly fathomly unfathom unfathomability unfathomable

Context

mining units of measure

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

capacity measure capacity unit cubage unit cubature unit cubic content unit cubic measure displacement unit linear measure linear unit measure quantify understand volume unit

Type Of (IsA)

linear unit volume unit

Manner Of

quantify

Related Terms

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Related Terms

arm base comprehend control deep six depth embrace english envelopment fathom out fathomable fathometer fathomless feet grasp grown insight length m man mental notionally other outstretched reach scope similar sounding standardize system understand unfathomable unit various width

Synonym Network

brace fathom out penetrate

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