ponder — to think about something carefully and for a long time
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to think about something carefully and for a long time
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɑːndər/
Example Sentences
- The cat pondered whether the red dot was worth chasing for the 100th time today.
- He pondered the professor's feedback before revising his thesis.
- She pondered why her phone battery dies right when she needs it most.
ponder
VERB[/ˈpɑːndər/]
to think about something carefully and for a long time
She sits by the window to ponder her next big decision.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'ponderare' meaning 'to weigh' or 'to consider', derived from 'pondus' meaning 'weight'. The word originally referred to the physical act of weighing something and evolved to mean weighing something mentally or considering it carefully.
Breakdown
pond- (from Latin pondus, weight) + -er (agent/verb suffix) = ponder (to weigh mentally)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The cat pondered whether the red dot was worth chasing for the 100th time today.”
“He pondered the professor's feedback before revising his thesis.”
“She pondered why her phone battery dies right when she needs it most.”
“The CEO pondered the merger proposal during the weekend.”
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