Fathom and Work

Fathom

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

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Work and fathom are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Work" instead a verb "Fathom".

Nearby Words: fathomable, fathomless, fathomed, fathoming

Work verb - To be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind).

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Fathom and work are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fathom" instead a verb "Work".

Nearby Words: works, working, worked, workable, worker

power	fathom power	work power
relationship	fathom relationship	work relationship

Mulder is obsessed with his work, so much so that he can't even fathom a relationship or even many friendships outside of it.

Source: Married to the Job
Their early work is just as difficult to fathom at points, as well as often intentionally invoking Everyone Is Jesus in Purgatory...

Source: Mind Screw / Music
They can't seem to fathom why it doesn't work.

Source: Recap / Doctor Who S28 E1 "New Earth"

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Work or Fathom. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/fathom/work.

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