fathom
/ˈfæðəm/
fath · om
ˈfæð · əm
English Definition
v. understand deeply; n. unit of length
Significado en Español
comprender, braza
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hiểu, thấu hiểu, fathom (đơn vị đo)
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Example Sentence
I can't fathom his motive.
我无法理解他的动机。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
fathom(understand)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What is a synonym for the word “fathom”?
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A
comprehend
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B
ignore
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C
reject
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D
defend
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A — comprehend.
“fathom” means v. understand deeply; n. unit of length
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
No one could quite ______ why the wealthy man chose to live like a beggar.
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A
ignore
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B
forget
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C
dismiss
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D
fathom
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D — fathom.
“fathom” means v. understand deeply; n. unit of length
Common questions about “fathom”
What does “fathom” mean?
fathom — v. understand deeply; n. unit of length. In Chinese: 理解，弄清楚，英寻（长度单位）.
How do you pronounce “fathom”?
fathom is pronounced /ˈfæðəm/. It breaks into 2 syllables: fath · om.
How do you use “fathom” in a sentence?
I can't fathom his motive. (我无法理解他的动机。)
What are synonyms for “fathom”?
comprehend, grasp — all close in meaning to fathom (v. understand deeply; n. unit of length).
Is “fathom” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. fathom appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “fathom”?
fathom(understand)
