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Fathom

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Definition a unit of length equal to six feet (1.8 meters), chiefly used in reference to the depth of water.

Translations

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cn
捉摸
en
fathom
es
braza
fr
brasse
de
ergründen
ar
فهم
hi
थाह लेना
pt
sonda
ru
вникать
ja
わかる

Examples

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I couldn't fathom the complexity of the problem.
He swam in the deep water, trying to fathom its depth.
She couldn't fathom why he had lied to her.

Story

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Once upon a time, there was a curious cat named Bernie, who loved to explore the depths of the sea. One day, he decided to venture further than he ever had before. He dove into the water and swam down, down, down until he couldn't fathom how deep he was. As he swam, Bernie saw all sorts of sea creatures, some he recognized and others he had never seen before. He fathomed that there was so much to discover in the vast ocean. Suddenly, a school of shimmering fish swam by, and Bernie couldn't resist chasing after them. He swam faster and faster, but soon he realized that he had swum too far from where he started. Bernie couldn't fathom how to get back to his home. He looked around, feeling lost and alone. Just then, Bernie spotted a friendly dolphin swimming by. He called out for help, and the dolphin fathomed Bernie's problem. With a few clicks and squeaks, the dolphin guided Bernie back to his home. From that day on, Bernie never ventured too far from home without making sure he could fathom the way back. He knew that the ocean was full of wonder, but he also knew the importance of staying safe.