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
Misinterpret
Misinterpret verb - To fail to understand the true or actual meaning of.
Usage example: we misinterpreted the directions and ended up on the wrong side of town
Fathom is an antonym for misinterpret.
Nearby Words: misinterpretation, misinterpreting
Common collocations
| idea | fathom idea | misinterpret idea |
| relationship | fathom relationship | misinterpret relationship |
| nature | fathom nature | misinterpret nature |
| concept | fathom concept | misinterpret concept |
| Other words: sounds. | ||
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