Word
think
US/ˈθɪŋk/
UK/θˈɪŋk/
Irregular verb
Forms
Infinitive
think
Past
thought
Past participle
thought
Definitions
01to use your mind
A1 · Beginner
v. to use your mind to consider something or to solve a problem.
v. to employ one's mind rationally and objectively in evaluating a situation or solving a problem.
日本語:考える、思う※
“I need some time to think about your suggestion before I decide.”
“The researchers had to think deeply about the data before they could draw any meaningful conclusions from the experiment.”
Synonyms
02to have an opinion
A1 · Beginner
v. to believe something is true or to have a specific opinion.
v. to hold a particular opinion, belief, or judgment regarding a person or matter.
日本語:思う※
“I think that the new library is a great addition to our town.”
“Many economists think that the current fiscal policy will lead to long-term stability despite the initial market volatility.”
Pitfall
I am thinking that he is right.
I think that he is right.
When 'think' means 'to have an opinion', it is a stative verb and is usually not used in the continuous (-ing) form.
Antonyms
03to imagine or remember
A2 · Elementary
v. to bring an image or idea into your mind.
v. to form a mental representation of something; to conceive of a possibility.
日本語:考える※
“Think of a number between one and ten.”
“It is difficult to think of a time when digital communication was not the primary method of global interaction.”
Antonyms
04to plan
B1 · Intermediate
v. to have the intention or plan to do something.
v. to intend or plan a future course of action; often used in the continuous form.
Español:pensar
“We are thinking of moving to the countryside next year.”
“The board is thinking of restructuring the entire department to improve efficiency and reduce overhead costs.”
05an act of considering
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun British English · Informal
n. a period of time spent considering something.
n. an instance or period of mental consideration or reflection.
“I'll have a think about it and let you know my answer tomorrow.”
“After having a good think about the proposal, the manager decided that the risks outweighed the potential benefits.”
Usage
Usually follows 'have' or 'give it'.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “think” in context.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Related words
Idioms
02. give someone something to think about
04. lie back and think of England
05. shut one's eyes and think of England
06. think aloud
07. think back
08. think of England
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11. think one is God's own cousin
12. think one's shit doesn't stink
13. think out loud
14. think over
15. think tank
17. think twice
18. think up
19. think with one's little head
20. you think
Grammar
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- A1 · BeginnerOxford
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