pondering

UK
/ˈpɒndərɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɑːndərɪŋ/
ponderingnoun
ponderings
pl
Translations
His pondering led him to a new understanding of the problem.
Его размышление привело его к новому пониманию проблемы.
Definitions
The act of thinking deeply or carefully about something.
Her pondering over the decision took several days before she finally made up her mind.
Thoughts or reflections arrived at after deep consideration.
His late-night ponderings led him to an unexpected solution.
ponderinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈpɒn.dər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɑːn.dɚ.ɪŋ/
Used to qualify nouns, indicating engagement in or inclination toward deep thought.
Definitions
Engaged in deep or serious thought.
She had a pondering look on her face as she considered the implications.
Having a habit of serious contemplation; thoughtful.
He gave her a pondering glance before replying.
ponderverb

pondering

Gerund

pondered
Past Simple
pondered
Past Participle
pondering
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɒndə/
US
/ˈpɑːndər/
Translations
She likes to ponder the meaning of life.
Ей нравится обдумывать смысл жизни.
The committee will ponder the proposal before making a decision.
Комитет будет взвешивать предложение перед принятием решения.
He sat quietly to ponder his next move.
Он тихо сидел, чтобы размышлять о своем следующем шаге.
Definitions
To think about something carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.
She pondered over the offer for several days before deciding to accept it.
To consider or examine (something) thoughtfully and thoroughly.
He paused to ponder the implications of the new law.
pondernoun
Definitions
An act or period of deep thought or consideration.
After a quick ponder, she chose the blue dress.
ponderproper noun
Definitions
A town in Denton County, Texas, United States.
Ponder is a small community northwest of Dallas.
A surname.
James Ponder served as governor of Delaware in the nineteenth century.