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fathom

/fæðəm/ verb · British & US
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What does fathom mean?

verb

To measure the depth of water, or to understand something very well. To comprehend or realize the true nature or extent of something.

Example

"I tried to fathom the complexity of the problem, but it was beyond my understanding."

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