Definitions
- Referring to the act of thinking deeply and carefully about something. - Describing the process of pondering or reflecting on a decision or idea. - Talking about the act of considering multiple options or possibilities before making a decision.
- Referring to the act of thinking about something carefully before making a decision. - Describing the process of weighing options or alternatives before making a choice. - Talking about the act of taking into account various factors or perspectives before reaching a conclusion.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve thinking about something carefully.
- 2Both can be used to describe a process of decision-making.
- 3Both can be followed by prepositions like 'over' or 'about'.
- 4Both can be used in formal or informal contexts.
- 5Both can be used to describe a mental activity.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Mull implies a deeper level of thought and reflection than consider.
- 2Purpose: Mull suggests a more open-ended and exploratory process, while consider implies a more focused and goal-oriented process.
- 3Duration: Mull suggests a longer period of contemplation than consider.
- 4Usage: Mull is less common than consider in everyday language.
- 5Connotation: Mull can have a negative connotation of indecisiveness or procrastination, while consider is more neutral.
Remember this!
Mull and consider are synonyms that both refer to the act of thinking about something carefully. However, mull suggests a deeper and more open-ended process of reflection, while consider implies a more focused and goal-oriented process of decision-making. Additionally, mull is less common and can have a negative connotation of indecisiveness.
