Pronunciation: /θɪŋk bæk/
verb to consider or remember something from the past
A1 I think back to my childhood and remember playing with my friends.
A2 When I think back on that trip, I realize how much fun we had.
B1 I often think back to the decisions I made in the past and wonder if I could have done things differently.
B2 As I think back on my career, I can see how each job I had led me to where I am now.
C1 When I think back on my life so far, I am grateful for all the experiences I have had.
C2 I often think back on the people who have influenced me and shaped me into who I am today.
adverb used to indicate looking back in time or reflecting on past events
A1 I think back to my childhood and remember playing in the park.
A2 When I think back to my first job, I realize how much I have learned since then.
B1 As I think back on my high school years, I can't help but feel nostalgic.
B2 When I think back on my travels, I am grateful for all the experiences I have had.
C1 Thinking back on my career, I can see how each job has led me to where I am today.
C2 As I think back on my life so far, I am amazed at how much I have accomplished.
formal When you think back on your previous experiences, what lessons have you learned?
informal Hey, think back to that time we went on that crazy road trip together.
slang Yo, think back to when we were just kids messing around in the neighborhood.
figurative Sometimes it's helpful to think back to where you started in order to appreciate how far you've come.
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