Synonyms for fathom

Other words for “fathom”, grouped by meaning.

We found 4 synonyms for “fathom”. The most common are fthm, penetrate, bottom, sound.

noun a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth

Synonymsfthm

noun (mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore

Synonymsfthm

verb come to understand

verb measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line

Synonymssound

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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