ruminating

[ˈruːmɪneɪtɪŋ]

ruminating Definition

• 1. to think carefully and for a long period about something
• 2. to chew the cud

Using ruminating: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ruminating" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She was ruminating on the problem all day.

• Example

  He spent the evening ruminating over his mistakes.

• Example

  The cows were ruminating in the field.

• Example

  I can't stop ruminating about what happened.

ruminating Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ruminating

• contemplating
• meditating
• pondering
• musing
• cogitating

Antonyms for ruminating

• disregarding
• ignoring

Phrases with ruminating

• ruminate on/over something

  to think deeply and at length about something

  Example

  I need some time to ruminate on what you've said.

• ruminate on/about something

  to think deeply and at length about something

  Example

  She spent the whole weekend ruminating about her future.

• chew/ruminate the cud

  to think carefully and slowly about something

  Example

  I need to chew the cud before I make a decision.

Origins of ruminating

from Latin 'ruminat-', meaning 'chewed over', from the verb 'ruminare'

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Summary: ruminating in Brief

The verb 'ruminating' [ˈruːmɪneɪtɪŋ] means to think carefully and for a long period about something. It can also refer to the process of chewing the cud. Examples include 'She was ruminating on the problem all day.' and 'The cows were ruminating in the field.' 'Ruminating' is often used with prepositions like 'on' or 'over,' and it has a formal tone.