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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 notes

In plain EnglishThe process of thinking a matter over slowly.

Common pairings
mulling it over some mulling

Word forms

mullings plural

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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.

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