Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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penetrate | No | No | Yes | No |
fathom | Yes | No | Yes | No |
penetrate (noun) | fathom (noun) |
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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 |
penetrate (verb) | fathom (verb) |
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come to understand | measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line |
become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions | come to understand |
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 |