Fathom and Grasp

Fathom

Fathom verb - To measure the depth of (as a body of water) typically with a weighted line.
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Synonyms for Fathom

Grasp is a synonym for fathom in understand topic. In some cases you can use "Grasp" instead a verb "Fathom", when it comes to topics like knowledge, comprehend, discern.

Nearby Words: fathomable, fathomless, fathomed, fathoming

Grasp

Grasp verb - To have a practical understanding of.
Usage example: he just doesn't grasp how important it is that he call when he'll be late

Fathom is a synonym for grasp in understand topic. You can use "Fathom" instead a verb "Grasp", if it concerns topics such as knowledge, comprehend.

Nearby Words: grasping, grasped, grasper

Common collocations

notion fathom notion grasp notion
power fathom power grasp power
idea fathom idea grasp idea
nature fathom nature grasp nature
Other words: form, concept.
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