Fathom

Synonyms of fathom

• understand
• comprehend
• grasp

Antonyms of fathom

• confuse
• misunderstand
• misperceive

Collocations of fathom

fathom depth

Frequency: 80 %

The diver could not fathom the depth of the ocean.

fathom mystery

Frequency: 75 %

The detective was determined to fathom the mystery of the missing jewels.

fathom meaning

Frequency: 70 %

It took me a while to fathom the meaning behind his words.

fathom complexity

Frequency: 65 %

It will take time to fathom the complexity of the situation.

fathom distance

Frequency: 60 %

It is hard to fathom the distance between the two cities.

Idiomatic Expressions for fathom

• Phrase: six feet under (fathom)
  Meaning: to be buried in a grave
  Usage: After he passed away, he was laid to rest six feet under, fathomed in the ground.