Think

Pronunciation: /θɪŋk/

Definitions of think

verb to have a particular opinion, belief, or idea about someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 I think pizza is delicious.

A2 She thinks studying for exams is important.

B1 They think it's a good idea to travel during the off-season.

B2 He thinks he can finish the project by the deadline.

C1 Many experts think that climate change is a serious global issue.

C2 After much consideration, I think it's time to make a career change.

Examples of think in a Sentence

formal I think it would be prudent to conduct a thorough analysis before making a decision.

informal I think we should grab some lunch before heading to the meeting.

slang I don't think we have a chance of winning this game.

figurative Sometimes I think the universe has a way of guiding us towards our true path.

Grammatical Forms of think

• past tense: thought
• plural: think
• comparative: more thoughtful
• superlative: most thoughtful
• present tense: think
• future tense: will think
• perfect tense: have thought
• continuous tense: thinking
• singular: thinks
• positive degree: thoughtful
• infinitive: to think
• gerund: thinking
• participle: thinking

Origin and Evolution of think

First Known Use: 1000 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'think' originated from the Old English word 'þencan' which meant to conceive in the mind or consider.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'think' has evolved to encompass a broader range of mental activities such as reasoning, imagining, and contemplating.