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Uncommonfathom
The correct spelling is fathom.
How to pronounce fathom
/ˈfæðəm/
nounIPA: /ˈfæðəm/
Say it like: Fat-hom
The correct spelling is fathom. Grasp, envelopment, control. For example: "I can't for the life of me fathom what this means."
Usage Examples
“I can't for the life of me fathom what this means.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Grasp, envelopment, control.
- 2.(now usually nautical) An English unit of length for water depth notionally based upon the width of grown man's outstretched arms but standardized as 6 feet (about 1.8 m).
- 3.Various similar units in other systems.
- 4.Depth of insight, mental reach or scope.
verb
- 1.To encircle with outstretched arms, especially to take a measurement; to embrace.
- 2.To measure the depth of, take a sounding of.
- 3.To get to the bottom of; to manage to comprehend; understand (a problem etc.).
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