pondering (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈpɒndərɪŋ/
Definition
Thinking about something carefully and for a long time.
Examples
He was pondering the meaning of life.
She spent hours pondering her next move in the chess game.
I've been pondering whether to accept the job offer.
How to Use pondering
- ponder on (prepositional phrase)
- To think about something carefully. — "She was pondering on the implications of the new law."
- ponder over (prepositional phrase)
- To think about something carefully. — "He sat by the fire, pondering over his past mistakes."
- ponder about (prepositional phrase)
- To think about something carefully. — "They were pondering about the best strategy for the upcoming election."
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