Ponder

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑndər/

Definitions of ponder

verb to think about something carefully and thoroughly

Example Sentences

A1 I pondered whether to wear a coat or not.

A2 She pondered the idea of starting her own business.

B1 After receiving the job offer, he pondered his options before making a decision.

B2 The scientist pondered the implications of her groundbreaking discovery.

C1 As a philosopher, he often pondered the meaning of life and existence.

C2 The author spent years pondering the themes and symbolism in his novel before publishing it.

Examples of ponder in a Sentence

formal She took a moment to ponder the implications of the new policy.

informal I like to ponder about life's mysteries when I'm alone.

slang I'll have to ponder on whether to go to the party or not.

figurative As the sun set, he sat by the river and pondered the meaning of existence.

Grammatical Forms of ponder

• past tense: pondered
• plural: ponders
• comparative: more ponderous
• superlative: most ponderous
• present tense: ponders
• future tense: will ponder
• perfect tense: have pondered
• continuous tense: is pondering
• singular: ponder
• positive degree: ponder
• infinitive: to ponder
• gerund: pondering
• participle: pondered

Origin and Evolution of ponder

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ponder' originated from the Latin word 'ponderare', which means to weigh or consider carefully.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ponder' has retained its meaning of thinking deeply or carefully considering something, with no significant shifts in its usage or definition.