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think about sb/sth

phr. v..
A1 Beginner Oxford

phr. v.. To have someone or something in your mind. You can also use it when you are considering an idea or a possible decision.

phr. v.. To direct one's mind towards someone or something; to engage in sustained mental consideration of a topic, person, or potential action.


SIMPLE

I often think about my family.

CONTEXTUAL

She is thinking about moving to a new city for a better job.

COMPLEX

He spent years thinking about the philosophical implications of his discovery, unable to reconcile its beauty with its potential for destruction.

Particles
about
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
think + about + object
Usage

Often followed by a noun, pronoun, or a gerund (-ing form) to specify the subject of thought.

Teaching tip

Contrast with 'think of', which often implies a more fleeting or sudden thought, whereas 'think about' suggests more sustained consideration.

Pitfall

I am thinking to move.I am thinking about moving.After 'think about', use a gerund (-ing form), not an infinitive (to + verb).

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