Definition
to think: to believe, to have the opinion, to reflect, to give some thought, to ponder, to consider
I will think about it. I will reflect upon it.
What do you think about the movie? What is your opinion of the movie?
This is an irregular verb:
I think / I thought / I have thought
a thought: an idea, an opinion, a belief, a theory, a concept, a reflection
(long term) thinking: planning, reflecting on (the long term, the future)
Pronunciation examples
UK: What are your thoughts on my new dress?
US: To be honest, I really can't understand the thinking behind your new image. I think you must have problems.
- "I apologize, I thought you were my grandmother."
- "Well, if I don't, I think he'll probably have me killed!"
- "I screamed at him to stop, and said "you son of a bitch", which is technically true, but my client thought I was talking to him!"
- "Horatio : (thinking) I'm sure he won't mind if I borrow his HI-FI speakers!"
- "To be frank, I don't think Delavigne Corporation makes a very good musical comedy."
- "Sailor : But don't you think renting a nuclear submarine was a little bit excessive?"
- "Horse : (thinking) I hate my life."
- "I thought it was you!"
- "I think he might still be mad at me."
- "Warbuckle : I think I do."
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