mull

Meanings

• Verb

  To consider or ponder something carefully.

  - "He mulled over the problem for hours."
  - "After mulling it over, she came to a decision."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mull
bull , dull , full , pull

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Variants

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mull , mulled , mulling , mulls , Mull , Kintyre

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to grind' or 'to mix'. Later came to mean 'to ponder' or 'to consider'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'mull' comes from the Old English word 'mullian', meaning 'to grind'.

2. The phrase 'to mull it over' first appeared in print in the 16th century.

3. In Scotland, 'mull' is also the name for a type of whisky punch.

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Related Concepts

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1. contemplate: To think deeply about something.

2. ponder: To think carefully and deeply about something.

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Culture

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In literature, 'mulling' is often used to describe a character's thought process. In cooking, 'mulled wine' is a popular beverage.

How to Memorize "mull"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person deep in thought, with a serious expression and furrowed brow.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the act of grinding or mixing, to help remember its original meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Mull Over My Mind' to help remember the meaning.

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