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fathom vs penetrate

penetrate vs fathom

fathom is a noun but penetrate is not a noun.

fathom and penetrate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fathom Yes No Yes No
penetrate No No Yes No
As verbs, fathom and penetrate are synonyms defined as:
  • fathom and penetrate: come to understand
Other synonyms of fathom include bottom.
fathom (noun) penetrate (noun)
a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
(mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore
fathom (verb) penetrate (verb)
measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line come to understand
come to understand become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
insert the penis into the vagina or anus of
spread or diffuse through
make one's way deeper into or through
enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members
Difference between fathom and penetrate

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