sound vs fathom

fathom vs sound

sound and fathom both are nouns.

sound is an adjective but fathom is not an adjective.

sound and fathom both are verbs.

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

As verbs, sound and fathom are synonyms defined as:

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

sound (noun)	fathom (noun)
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause	a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
the subjective sensation of hearing something	(mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore
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

sound (adjective)	fathom (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

sound (verb)	fathom (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
utter with vibrating vocal chords	come to understand
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

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