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ponder

The correct spelling is ponder.

How to pronounce ponder

/ˈpɒn.də(ɹ)/
noun

IPA: /ˈpɒn.də(ɹ)/

Say it like: Pon-der

The correct spelling is ponder. A period of deep thought. For example: "I lit my pipe and had a ponder about it, but reached no definite conclusion."

Usage Examples

I lit my pipe and had a ponder about it, but reached no definite conclusion.

I have spent days pondering the meaning of life.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A period of deep thought.

verb

  1. 1.To wonder, think of deeply
  2. 2.To consider (something) carefully and thoroughly; to chew over, mull over
  3. 3.To weigh

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