English Synonym Finder

plumb

Definitions

A lead weight attached to a line, used to determine verticality or depth.

To measure the depth of water or to test the verticality of a surface.

To understand or experience something completely; to fathom.

Examples

The carpenter used a plumb line to ensure the wall was perfectly vertical.

It is difficult to plumb the depths of the ocean without specialized equipment.

Synonyms

measure fathom probe sound gauge investigate explore

Antonyms

ignore misunderstand overlook guess neglect misinterpret