think
gb/θˈɪŋk/ us/θˈɪŋk/
A2
Английски
~ 100
Значения
0 значения
Глагол
A2
action
1
Use the mind to form ideas
To use your mind to have ideas or make choices.
Модел на употреба:
to think about [something]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'think' with 'know'. 'Think' expresses an opinion or mental process, while 'know' is about having certain information.
Синоними
ponder (Suggests deep, careful, and often slow consideration.)
Антоними
ignore (Means to deliberately not consider something.)
Колокации
think carefully
|think clearly
|think quickly
|think deeply
|think differently
Теми
daily life
|communication
|cognition
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- 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.
Примери за учащи
- 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.
Глагол
A2
action
2
Believe something is true
To believe something is true, but not be sure.
Модел на употреба:
to think (that) [clause]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes omit 'that' after 'think', which is fine in informal speech but may be needed in formal writing.
Синоними
suppose (Suggests a tentative belief or assumption.)
Антоними
doubt (Means to be uncertain about the truth of something.)
Колокации
think so
|think not
|think otherwise
Теми
communication
|opinions
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- 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.
Примери за учащи
- 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.
Глагол
B1
action
3
Have a plan or intention
To plan or want to do something in the future.
Модел на употреба:
to think of/about [doing something]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'thinking of' (considering) with 'thinking about' (general reflection), though both can overlap.
Синоними
intend (More formal and definite than 'think' when used for plans.)
Антоними
forget (Means to fail to plan or keep something in mind.)
Колокации
think ahead
|think long-term
Теми
daily life
|planning
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- 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.
Примери за учащи
- 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.
Глагол
B1
action
4
Remember something mentally
To remember something in your mind.
Модел на употреба:
to think of [something/someone]
Синоними
recall (Slightly more formal; emphasizes bringing something back to mind.)
Антоними
forget (Means to fail to remember something.)
Колокации
think back
|think of a name
Теми
memory
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- 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.
Примери за учащи
- 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.
Граматика
Речникова форма
think
IPA
GB/θˈɪŋk/
US/θˈɪŋk/
Срички и ударение
think (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (think)
Форми на думата
Verb
- Base: think
- 3rd Person Singular: thinks
- Present Participle: thinking
- Past: thought
- Past Participle: thought
Семейство думи
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
Граматични акценти
- Irregular past: thought Verb
- Irregular past participle: thought Verb
Изрази
think about it
1/θˈɪŋk əbˈaʊt ˈɪt/
fixed phrase
Pause to consider carefully
Stop and give time to consider something before deciding or answering.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- You should think twice before investing all your savings.
- He didn’t think twice about helping her.