think

Formsthinks, thinking, thought

Pluralthinks

1. 1
   have an opinionverbtransitive

   To have an opinion, to believe that something is so.

   I don't think it's worth complaining about.

   She thought it pointless to start before four.

   UsageSay I don't think it's true.

   Similarbelieve, consider, feel, reckon, judge

   Oppositedoubt

2. 2
   verbtransitive

   To guess or suppose, without being sure.

   I think the shop closes at six, but check.

   I think it's going to rain, but I'm not sure.

   UsageAnswer I think so or I don't think so.

   Similarsuppose, reckon, guess, imagine, expect

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3. 3
   ponderverbtransitive

   To use your mind to consider something or to work out an answer.

   Let me think for a minute before I give you an answer.

   Stop and think what you want to say before you speak.

   UsageSay think about something.

   Similarconsider, ponder, reflect, deliberate

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4. 4
   verbintransitive

   To have an idea or picture of someone or something, often with 'of'.

   Close your eyes and think of a warm, sunny beach.

   Think of banking and you picture men in suits.

   Similarpicture, imagine, regard, see, envision

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5. 5
   verbtransitive or intransitive

   To be considering doing something, or to be planning or meaning to do it.

   We're thinking of moving to the coast.

   Would you ever think of selling your house and living on a boat?

   UsageSay I'm thinking of moving.

   Similarconsider, contemplate, plan, intend, mean

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6. 6
   say to yourselfverbtransitive

   To say something to yourself in your mind.

   When I saw the long line, I thought, this is going to take forever.

   Each morning I look in the mirror and think, 'Wow, I look tired.'

   UsageUse it with the words in your head: 'It's late,' I thought.

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7. 7
   nounUKcountable

   A period of time spent considering something.

   Let me have a quick think and call you back after lunch.

   Give it a good think before you decide.

   UsageSay have a think about it.

   Similarponder, reflection, consideration, deliberation

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