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6 July
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English (US)
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What does fathom mean?
What does fathom mean?
fathom as in
fathom out
fathom someone's real intentions
As you probably fathomed the phrase
Does this mean “ recognize, perceive or comprehend“?
Is there any synonyms or antonyms for this word ?
fathom out
fathom someone's real intentions
As you probably fathomed the phrase
Does this mean “ recognize, perceive or comprehend“?
Is there any synonyms or antonyms for this word ?
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- English (US)
- Russian Near fluent
figure out, comprehend, get to the truth of something
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- Dutch
- English (US)
"to discover to discover the meaning of something"
Synonyms: uncover, bring to light, figure out, find out
Example:
For years people have been trying to fathom (out) the mystery of the secret Ninja scrolls, but it's hard because the scrolls are hidden somewhere in the mist of mount Fuji.
例：
何年もの間、人々は秘密の忍者の巻物の謎を解明しようとしてきましたが、巻物が富士山の霧のどこかに隠されているので難しいです。
- Japanese
This is very helpful, thank you very much.
- Dutch
- English (US)
よっしゃ！You are welcome.
Addditional synonym: "to unravel"
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