imagine · v
imagine (GUESS)
B2 to guess that something is probably true or real
Dictionary examples:
"Will they change it?" "I imagine so." (17.9)
I imagine they charge extra for dessert. (26.3)
I don't imagine (that) they can visits for more than a day or two. (27.5)
imagine (FORM IDEA)
B1 to have an idea of what something is like or might be like
Dictionary examples:
Can you imagine eating ice cream for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? (0.0)
I can't imagine a day without my phone. It's like losing a limb! (0.0)
Can you imagine if laughter was the only way to communicate? (0.0)
I can't imagine going anywhere in this rain. (18.3)
Imagine how it feels to be away from home for the first time. (21.2)
imagine (THINK)
B1 to think that you hear or see something that does not really exist
Dictionary examples:
I imagined my phone was ringing during the exam. Turns out it was my stomach! (0.0)
I imagined my coffee talking to me this morning. I really need more sleep! (0.0)
I imagined a pizza talking to me. Maybe I'm just really hungry! (0.0)
I don't hear anything - you must be imagining it. (17.2)
"Did you hear a noise?" "No, you're imagining things." (17.3)
imagine (FORM PICTURE)
B1 to form an idea or picture of something in your mind
Dictionary examples:
Imagine your boss in a clown costume during a serious meeting. (0.0)
He imagined his pencil doing homework while he slept. (0.0)
Can you imagine your phone getting angry when you don't use it? (0.0)
She imagined herself sitting in her favorite armchair back home. (23.6)
Imagine Bob when he was young - that's what John looks like. (26.9)
Imagine (that) you're eating an ice cream - try to feel how cold it is. (29.8)