think
gb/θˈɪŋk/ us/θˈɪŋk/
A2
Angličtina
~ 100
Významy
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Sloveso
A2
action
1
Use the mind to form ideas
To use your mind to have ideas or make choices.
Vzorec užití:
to think about [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'think' with 'know'. 'Think' expresses an opinion or mental process, while 'know' is about having certain information.
Synonyma
ponder (Suggests deep, careful, and often slow consideration.)
Antonyma
ignore (Means to deliberately not consider something.)
Kolokace
think carefully
|think clearly
|think quickly
|think deeply
|think differently
Témata
daily life
|communication
|cognition
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- 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.
Sloveso
A2
action
2
Believe something is true
To believe something is true, but not be sure.
Vzorec užití:
to think (that) [clause]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes omit 'that' after 'think', which is fine in informal speech but may be needed in formal writing.
Synonyma
suppose (Suggests a tentative belief or assumption.)
Antonyma
doubt (Means to be uncertain about the truth of something.)
Kolokace
think so
|think not
|think otherwise
Témata
communication
|opinions
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- 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.
Sloveso
B1
action
3
Have a plan or intention
To plan or want to do something in the future.
Vzorec užití:
to think of/about [doing something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'thinking of' (considering) with 'thinking about' (general reflection), though both can overlap.
Synonyma
intend (More formal and definite than 'think' when used for plans.)
Antonyma
forget (Means to fail to plan or keep something in mind.)
Kolokace
think ahead
|think long-term
Témata
daily life
|planning
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- 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.
Sloveso
B1
action
4
Remember something mentally
To remember something in your mind.
Vzorec užití:
to think of [something/someone]
Synonyma
recall (Slightly more formal; emphasizes bringing something back to mind.)
Antonyma
forget (Means to fail to remember something.)
Kolokace
think back
|think of a name
Témata
memory
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- 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.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
think
IPA
GB/θˈɪŋk/
US/θˈɪŋk/
Slabiky a přízvuk
think (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (think)
Tvary slova
Verb
- Base: think
- 3rd Person Singular: thinks
- Present Participle: thinking
- Past: thought
- Past Participle: thought
Příbuzná slova
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
Gramatické poznámky
- Irregular past: thought Verb
- Irregular past participle: thought Verb
Výrazy
think about it
1/θˈɪŋk əbˈaʊt ˈɪt/
fixed phrase
Pause to consider carefully
Stop and give time to consider something before deciding or answering.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- You should think twice before investing all your savings.
- He didn’t think twice about helping her.