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think of

phr. v..
A2 Elementary Oxford

phr. v.. to have a thought or an idea about something, or to remember a person or thing.

phr. v.. to conceive of an idea, to recall something from memory, or to hold a particular opinion regarding a subject.


SIMPLE

I can't think of his name right now.

CONTEXTUAL

When I see this old photo, I always think of our summer holiday in Spain.

COMPLEX

The committee spent several hours trying to think of a viable solution to the budget deficit before the deadline.

Particles
of
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
think + of + object
Usage

often used with 'can' or 'could' when referring to the ability to remember something.

Teaching tip

contrast with 'think about', which implies a longer process of consideration, whereas 'think of' often refers to a sudden idea or a simple act of recall.

Pitfall

I am thinking of you since yesterday.I have been thinking of you since yesterday.use the present perfect continuous for an action that started in the past and continues to the present moment.

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