The difference between Fathom and Grasp

When used as nouns, fathom means grasp, envelopment, control, whereas grasp means grip.

When used as verbs, fathom means to encircle with outstretched arms, especially to take a measurement, whereas grasp means to grip.

check bellow for the other definitions of Fathom and Grasp

  1. Fathom as a noun (obsolete):

    Grasp, envelopment, control.

  2. Fathom as a noun (units of measure, now, _, usually, _, nautical):

    An English unit of length for water depth notionally based upon the width of grown man's outstretched arms but standardized as 6 feet (about 1.8m).

    Examples:

    "synonyms: brace stade q2=obsolete orguia q3=Greek"

  3. Fathom as a noun (units of measure):

    Various similar units in other systems.

  4. Fathom as a noun (figuratively):

    Depth of insight, mental reach or scope.

  1. Fathom as a verb (transitive, archaic):

    To encircle with outstretched arms, especially to take a measurement; to embrace.

  2. Fathom as a verb (transitive):

    To measure the depth of, take a sounding of.

  3. Fathom as a verb (transitive, figuratively):

    To get to the bottom of; to manage to comprehend; understand (a problem etc.).

    Examples:

    "synonyms: fathom out figure out puzzle out work out"

    "I can't for the life of me fathom what this means."

  1. Grasp as a verb:

    To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.

  2. Grasp as a verb:

    To understand.

    Examples:

    "I have never been able to grasp the concept of infinity."

  3. Grasp as a verb:

    To take advantage of something, to seize, to jump at a chance.

  1. Grasp as a noun (sometimes, figurative):

    Grip.

  2. Grasp as a noun:

    Understanding.

  3. Grasp as a noun:

    That which is accessible; that which is within one's reach or ability.

    Examples:

    "The goal is within my grasp."

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