think — to use your mind to consider something, form opinions, or make decisions
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to use your mind to consider something, form opinions, or make decisions
Pronunciation (IPA): /θɪŋk/
Example Sentences
- I think my cat is plotting to take over the world.
- Think before you speak, or you might regret it later.
- I was thinking of ordering pizza, but then I remembered I'm on a diet.
think
VERB[/θɪŋk/]
to use your mind to consider something, form opinions, or make decisions
to use your mind to consider something, form opinions, or make decisions
Think so deep, your drink will sink!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'think' derives from Old English 'thencan', which evolved from a common Germanic root shared across the Germanic language family. This fundamental term for human mental activity has remained remarkably stable in form and meaning across thousands of years of English linguistic development.
Breakdown
Old English 'thencan' underwent sound shift and phonetic simplification to become Modern English 'think'. The root is Germanic in origin, related to Old Saxon 'thenkian' and Old High German 'denken', all sharing the same cognitive meaning.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I think my cat is plotting to take over the world.”
“Think before you speak, or you might regret it later.”
“I was thinking of ordering pizza, but then I remembered I'm on a diet.”
“What do you think about studying abroad?”
“I think my phone is smarter than me sometimes.”
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