Pondering: meaning, definitions and examples

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pondering

 

[ ˈpɒndərɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

deep thought

Think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.

Synonyms

contemplate, meditate, reflect.

Examples of usage

  • She sat pondering the question
  • He spent the evening pondering over his future
Context #2 | Noun

philosophical

The act of thinking about something carefully.

Synonyms

contemplation, meditation, reflection.

Examples of usage

  • His pondering led to a new perspective on the issue
  • After much pondering, she came to a decision

Translations

Translations of the word "pondering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 meditação

🇮🇳 मनन

🇩🇪 Nachdenken

🇮🇩 merenung

🇺🇦 роздуми

🇵🇱 rozmyślanie

🇯🇵 熟考 (じゅっこう)

🇫🇷 réflexion

🇪🇸 reflexión

🇹🇷 düşünme

🇰🇷 숙고

🇸🇦 تفكير عميق

🇨🇿 přemýšlení

🇸🇰 premýšľanie

🇨🇳 沉思 (chénsī)

🇸🇮 razmišljanje

🇮🇸 hugleiðing

🇰🇿 ойлану

🇬🇪 ფიქრი

🇦🇿 düşüncə

🇲🇽 reflexión

Etymology

The word 'pondering' comes from the Middle English word 'pondren' which means 'to weigh'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The act of pondering has been valued throughout history as a way to deepen understanding, make decisions, and gain insight.

See also: ponderer.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,747, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.