to think about
∞
1.0
- phrasal verb
- /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
:
pensar en
- So this is something that I hadn't thought about until just now.
- ways to think about
- critically think about
- time to think about
But for now, let's think about that last line.
- But for now, let's think about that last line.
- Well, the first thing I think about are the eyes.
- Tyler Flowers, what do you think about these magical rocks?
- So he said, think about it and come back to me.
- And so I never thought about it at all.
- I mean, you have to think about reform.
- What does every fast talker think about slow talkers?
- I don't know if that's because I'm just not thinking about that as much.
- That's a very Western way to think about problem solving.
- So we can think about this in four ways.
- And I've been kind of thinking about that myself.
- So let's let's think about then what this means.
- So if you think about me, you better think about me and Maui.
- And I don't know, I don't want to think about it too much, but.
- Like let them have some space to think about cancer.
Examples
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I think we have to step back and think about why do we work?
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And then tell us what you think about that, right?
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So here is how to think about yourself.
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But you have to think about doing wrong.
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So he said, think about it and come back to me.
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We need to think about the future.
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Just for a moment, think about the worst thing that has ever happened to you.
Academic text (2011) -
Examine both sides of the debate and decide what you think about this issue.
Academic text (2011) -
Victoria's funeral got me thinking about what I want to do before I die.
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Before making a decision, you should think about all the possible outcomes.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
Study something carefully to understand it or decide
∞
1.0
To use your mind to consider something carefully
∞
1.0
Keep a person or thing in your mind when making plans
∞
1.1
To think carefully before making a decision
∞
1.0
To look at something carefully to understand it
265
3.9
To think carefully about something before making a decision
240
3.0
To remember something when making decisions or thinking about it
224
3.2
To think of a certain person, thing, or idea
186
4.8
To think deeply about something for a long time
134
4.3
Think carefully for a long time about something
120
4.0
To think carefully about something and what it means
105
3.2
To look at all the details and what may happen before you decide
82
4.2
Think about an idea or possibility
43
3.4
Remember something when you decide or think about it
36
4.7
Think carefully for a long time before making a decision
29
4.5
To think about an idea or plan without deciding
19
4.0
To think carefully about something before deciding
10
7.6
To think carefully about something for a long time
8
3.0
To look at something carefully before deciding
3
8.5
To think carefully and deeply about something
1
4.1
To think carefully about something for a long time
Antonyms
How Deep
186
4.8
134
4.3
120
4.0
19
4.0
∞
1.0
∞
1.8
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'to consider or reflect on' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'think' (engage mental processes) with 'about' (introducing the topic), so the composite meaning follows ordinary English composition patterns. This verb + preposition construction is cross-linguistically common and predictable, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
The expression think about comes from a simple picture: imagine your mind turning around an idea, with think meaning to use your mind and about showing movement around a topic. So when you think about something you are mentally 'considering' it or 'reflecting on' it.