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pond

UK
/pɒnd/
US
/pɑnd/

Translations

pondnoun
ponds
pl
UK
/pɒnd/
US
/pɑnd/
The ducks were swimming in the pond.
Утки плавали в пруду.
Synonyms
pool
waterbody
reservoir
lagoon
tarn
wetland
lake
pondverb
ponded
Past Simple
ponded
Past Participle
ponding
Gerund
UK
/pɒnd/
US
/pɑnd/
She likes to pond over her decisions before making them.
Она любит обдумывать свои решения, прежде чем принимать их.
Additional translations
углубляться
Synonyms
impound
ponding
retain
store
puddle
accumulate
collect
pool
pondadjective
UK
/pɒnd/
US
/pɑnd/
Used attributively to describe something relating to or typical of a pond (e.g., pond water, pond scum).

Definitions

pondnoun
A small body of still water, typically smaller than a lake.
The ducks were swimming in the pond near the park.
A small, artificial body of water used for decorative or agricultural purposes.
The garden featured a beautiful koi pond surrounded by flowers.
the Atlantic Ocean (informal, chiefly British)
Her music became popular on both sides of the pond.
pondverb
To form a pond or pool by collecting water.
After the heavy rain, water began to pond in the low-lying areas of the field.
To cause (water) to accumulate and remain on a surface.
Engineers designed the roof to prevent water from ponding after storms.
pondadjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or found in a pond.
The scientists collected pond samples to study microorganisms.
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