noun
mulling
Mulling (noun) means the act of thinking something over carefully before reaching a decision. Example: “After some mulling, she agreed to take the promotion.”
noun
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The act of thinking something over carefully before reaching a decision.
"After some mulling, she agreed to take the promotion."
How to use mulling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process of thinking a matter over slowly.
Common pairings
mulling it over
some mulling
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- mullings
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What does “mulling” mean?
The word “mulling” means the act of thinking something over carefully before reaching a decision. In plain terms, the process of thinking a matter over slowly.
How do you use “mulling” in a sentence?
Here is “mulling” used in a sentence: “After some mulling, she agreed to take the promotion.”
What part of speech is “mulling”?
“Mulling” is a noun.
What is the meaning of mulling?
"mulling" (noun) means the act of thinking something over carefully before reaching a decision.
