"Fathom" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Fathom" Meaning

To understand or comprehend something deeply or thoroughly, often in a literal or figurative sense. It can also refer to a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used to measure the depth of the ocean.

"Fathom" Examples

Fathom

Fathom is a verb that means to understand or grasp the meaning of something, especially something complex or difficult.
Here are 5 usage examples:

Despite hours of discussion, I couldn't fathom why my friend was quitting his job.
It took me a while to fathom the solution to the puzzle, but eventually I got it.
As a science fiction novel, the plot was difficult to fathom, but the movie adaptation simplified it.
The professor's explanation of the theory was too complex for many students to fathom.
After reading the book, I finally fathom the author's theme and message.