# think

/ˈθɪŋk/ (US) · /θˈɪŋk/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/think
Updated: 2026-06-15

## Senses

### 1. to use your mind

verb · CEFR A1

to use your mind to consider something or to solve a problem.

For teachers: to employ one's mind rationally and objectively in evaluating a situation or solving a problem.

- 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.

### 2. to have an opinion

verb · CEFR A1

to believe something is true or to have a specific opinion.

For teachers: to hold a particular opinion, belief, or judgment regarding a person or matter.

- 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.

### 3. to imagine or remember

verb · CEFR A2

to bring an image or idea into your mind.

For teachers: to form a mental representation of something; to conceive of a possibility.

- 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.

### 4. to plan

verb · CEFR B1

to have the intention or plan to do something.

For teachers: to intend or plan a future course of action; often used in the continuous form.

- 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.

### 5. an act of considering

noun · CEFR B2 · British English · Informal

a period of time spent considering something.

For teachers: 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'.

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