Choose the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
FATHOM
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Comprehend
Fathom means to understand something difficult fully. Its synonym is comprehend. Example: Even after two readings, Tanvi could not fathom the last chapter of her physics book.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Recall | to bring back to mind something from the past | Nani can still recall every line of her school prayer. |
| (2) Explain | to make something clear to someone else (making it clear to others, not understanding it yourself) | Our maths teacher explained the sum twice on the board. |
| (3) Comprehend (answer) | to understand something completely (same as fathom) | My little brother cannot comprehend why the moon changes its shape. |
| (4) Overlook | to fail to notice something | The cashier overlooked a mistake of ten rupees in the bill. |
| Synonyms of fathom: comprehend, grasp, understand, work out Antonyms of fathom: misunderstand, misread |