mull
0 antonyms and opposites of mull, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To think something over slowly and carefully, turning it over in your mind.
How to use mull
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
The "think it over" sense traces to Middle English words for dust or soft matter, tangled up over time with a separate French/Latin root meaning "soft" (related to Latin mollis) — the same soft, worked-over idea that gives us "mull over."
Full origin of mull →Frequently asked questions
What does “mull” mean?
The word “mull” means to think something over slowly and carefully, turning it over in your mind. In plain terms, to turn a decision or problem over in your mind for a while, or to warm and spice a drink.
How do you pronounce “mull”?
“Mull” is pronounced muhl (/mʌl/ in IPA).
How do you use “mull” in a sentence?
Here is “mull” used in a sentence: “She mulled the job offer for a week before deciding.”
What part of speech is “mull”?
Depending on how it is used, “mull” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “mull” come from?
The word “mull” comes from Latin.
How many meanings does “mull” have?
“Mull” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to think something over slowly and carefully, turning it over in your mind.