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think of

A2 neutral inseparable transitive
In simple words

To remember or imagine something, or to have an idea.

Meanings

1 A2 neutral

To recall or bring to mind; to remember.

"I can't think of his name right now, but I'm sure it'll come to me."

Grammar: inseparable
2 A2 neutral

To produce an idea; to come up with something through imagination or creativity.

"Can you think of a better title for the report?"

Grammar: inseparable
3 A2 neutral

To hold an opinion about someone or something; to regard in a certain way.

"What do you think of the new office design?"

Grammar: inseparable
4 B1 neutral

To show care or consideration for someone; to have someone in your thoughts.

"It was kind of you to think of me when you heard the news."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Extremely common and versatile. Can express: remembering ('I just thought of something'), imagining ('I can't think of anything worse'), forming an opinion ('What do you think of it?'), or showing care ('I was thinking of you'). The question 'What do you think of…?' is a very common conversational opener.

Commonly used with

idea name word solution someone nothing

Forms

Base
think of
I/you/we/they
3rd person
thinks of
he/she/it
Past simple
thought of
yesterday
Past participle
thought of
have + pp
-ing form
thinking of
continuous

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