think
gb/θˈɪŋk/ us/θˈɪŋk/
A2
إنجليزي
~ 100
المعاني
0 معنى
فعل
A2
action
1
Use the mind to form ideas
To use your mind to have ideas or make choices.
نمط الاستخدام:
to think about [something]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse 'think' with 'know'. 'Think' expresses an opinion or mental process, while 'know' is about having certain information.
مرادفات
ponder (Suggests deep, careful, and often slow consideration.)
أضداد
ignore (Means to deliberately not consider something.)
تراكيب شائعة
think carefully
|think clearly
|think quickly
|think deeply
|think differently
مواضيع
daily life
|communication
|cognition
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- I need to think about what you said before I answer.
- She thought for a moment and then spoke.
- We’re thinking of moving to another city.
- He thinks carefully before making any major decision.
- I can’t think clearly when I’m tired.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- I think about my homework.
- She thinks before she speaks.
- We think about the future.
- He thinks a lot at night.
- They think about their family.
فعل
A2
action
2
Believe something is true
To believe something is true, but not be sure.
نمط الاستخدام:
to think (that) [clause]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes omit 'that' after 'think', which is fine in informal speech but may be needed in formal writing.
مرادفات
suppose (Suggests a tentative belief or assumption.)
أضداد
doubt (Means to be uncertain about the truth of something.)
تراكيب شائعة
think so
|think not
|think otherwise
مواضيع
communication
|opinions
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- I think she’s telling the truth.
- Do you think it will rain today?
- He thinks that this plan will work.
- I don’t think we’ve met before.
- Many people think the law should change.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- I think it is a good idea.
- Do you think it is far?
- I think she is happy.
- They think we are late.
- He thinks it will rain.
فعل
B1
action
3
Have a plan or intention
To plan or want to do something in the future.
نمط الاستخدام:
to think of/about [doing something]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse 'thinking of' (considering) with 'thinking about' (general reflection), though both can overlap.
مرادفات
intend (More formal and definite than 'think' when used for plans.)
أضداد
forget (Means to fail to plan or keep something in mind.)
تراكيب شائعة
think ahead
|think long-term
مواضيع
daily life
|planning
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- We’re thinking of going to Italy next summer.
- I was thinking about calling you tomorrow.
- She’s thinking of starting her own business.
- He’s thinking about applying for the job.
- I’m thinking ahead to the holidays.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- I think about visiting my friend.
- We are thinking of buying a car.
- She thinks about starting a shop.
- He thinks of going to school early.
- They think about moving.
فعل
B1
action
4
Remember something mentally
To remember something in your mind.
نمط الاستخدام:
to think of [something/someone]
مرادفات
recall (Slightly more formal; emphasizes bringing something back to mind.)
أضداد
forget (Means to fail to remember something.)
تراكيب شائعة
think back
|think of a name
مواضيع
memory
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- I can’t think of his name right now.
- She thought back to her childhood summers.
- Can you think of any good restaurants nearby?
- Every time I smell roses, I think of my grandmother.
- Think of me when you see the Eiffel Tower.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- I think of my old school.
- She thinks of her mother often.
- We think of our trip last year.
- He thinks of his dog when he sees toys.
- They think back to their wedding day.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
think
IPA
GB/θˈɪŋk/
US/θˈɪŋk/
المقاطع والنبر
think (١ مقطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (think)
تصريفات الكلمة
Verb
- Base: think
- 3rd Person Singular: thinks
- Present Participle: thinking
- Past: thought
- Past Participle: thought
عيلة الكلمة
Forms
Core family
thinker
noun B1
thoughtful
adjective B2
Related words
rethink
verb B2
thoughtfully
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
thoughtless
adjective B2
unthinkable
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
thoughtfulness
noun B2
thinkable
adjective C1
أهم نقاط القواعد
- Irregular past: thought Verb
- Irregular past participle: thought Verb
تعبيرات
think about it
1/θˈɪŋk əbˈaʊt ˈɪt/
fixed phrase
Pause to consider carefully
Stop and give time to consider something before deciding or answering.
أمثلة
- Think about it before you say yes.
- You should think about it for a few days before making a choice.
think ahead
1/θˈɪŋk əhˈɛd/
phrasal verb
Plan for the future in advance
To plan for what might happen later.
أمثلة
- You need to think ahead when organizing such a big event.
- We should think ahead to avoid problems.
think of as
1/θˈɪŋk əv ˈæz/
fixed phrase
Regard in a certain way
To see someone or something in a particular way in your mind.
أمثلة
- I think of her as a close friend.
- They think of this place as home.
think over
1/θˈɪŋk ˈoʊvɚ/
phrasal verb
Consider carefully before deciding
To spend time thinking about something before making a decision.
أمثلة
- Think over my proposal and let me know tomorrow.
- He needs time to think over his options.
think twice
1/θˈɪŋk twˈaɪs/
idiom
Reconsider carefully before acting
To stop and consider something again before doing it, because it might be wrong or risky.
أمثلة
- You should think twice before lending him money.
- She thought twice about quitting her job without another offer.
think twice
2/θˈɪŋk twˈaɪs/
idiom
Consider carefully before acting
To stop and think carefully before doing something.
أمثلة
- You should think twice before investing all your savings.
- He didn’t think twice about helping her.