# pioneering vs pondering

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### pioneering
*adjective · frequency rank #14,187*
Involving accomplishments or activities that have not been done before, or developing or using new methods or techniques.

### pondering
*noun · frequency rank #26,203*
An act of rumination or cogitation.

## Source
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