fathom vs sound

sound vs fathom

fathom and sound both are nouns.

fathom is not an adjective while sound is an adjective.

fathom and sound both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
fathom	Yes	No	Yes	No
sound	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, fathom and sound are synonyms defined as:

fathom and sound: measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line

fathom (noun)	sound (noun)
a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth	the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
(mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore	the subjective sensation of hearing something
	the audible part of a transmitted signal
	(phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language
	the sudden occurrence of an audible event
	a large ocean inlet or deep bay
	a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
	mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium

fathom (adjective)	sound (adjective)
	financially secure and safe
	in good condition; free from defect or damage or decay
	complete; thorough
	(of sleep) deep and complete
	in excellent physical condition
	exercising or showing good judgment
	free from moral defect
	vigorous or severe
	having legal efficacy or force
	logically valid

fathom (verb)	sound (verb)
measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line	measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
come to understand	utter with vibrating vocal chords
	make a certain noise or sound
	cause to sound
	announce by means of a sound
	give off a certain sound or sounds
	appear in a certain way

Difference between fathom and sound

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