Think about how to use think
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I am thinking to go to London next summer. 😡
I am thinking in going to London next summer. 😡
I am thinking about/of going to London next summer. 😍
So what's the difference between think of and think about?
Sometimes, like in the above example, they can be used interchangeably.
think of is used when you think for a few seconds or you imagine something.
Lyrics:
No I can forget tomorrow
When I think of all my sorrow
When I had you there
But then I let you go
When you think about something, you are considering it for a longer time.
I just can't get you out of my head
Boy, your lovin' is all I think about
I just can't get you out of my head
Boy, it's more than I dare to think about
So you could say:
Many Spanish students use think to or think in for the above examples. This is wrong.
However, after thinking about it :D, you can use both in other contexts. Look at the following examples.
I am thinking in going to London next summer. 😡
I am thinking about/of going to London next summer. 😍
So what's the difference between think of and think about?
Sometimes, like in the above example, they can be used interchangeably.
think of is used when you think for a few seconds or you imagine something.
- When I hear this song, I think of my ex.
- Can you think of five countries that begin with the letter "S"?
- I can't think of his name right now. Oh, my memory is getting worse and worse.
- What do you think of our new teacher?
- Have you read his latest book? What did you think of it?
- What do you think of my new haircut?
No I can forget tomorrow
When I think of all my sorrow
When I had you there
But then I let you go
When you think about something, you are considering it for a longer time.
- I'm thinking about looking for a new job.
- Have you thought about what you're going to do when you leave university?
- The unions are thinking about whether to accept the offer.
- You look very serious. What are you thinking about?
Lyrics:
Boy, your lovin' is all I think about
I just can't get you out of my head
Boy, it's more than I dare to think about
So you could say:
- I'm thinking of/about moving house.
Many Spanish students use think to or think in for the above examples. This is wrong.
However, after thinking about it :D, you can use both in other contexts. Look at the following examples.
- When I speak in English, I always think in Spanish. (when using a language)
- Sometimes I think to myself, "This blog is a waste of time". (when you think about something but don't share it with anyone)
- He's so rude. He didn't think to tell me that he had changed his mind. (when something doesn't even enter your head
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world
Yes, I think to myself
What a wonderful world
Do you recognise which songs the lines above are from?
Can you complete all the lyrics to these songs?
Comments
I think that the most important thing to remember is that think followed by "to" is probably not the right construction.