think · v
not think much of sb/sth
C2 to not like someone, or to believe that something is not good quality
Dictionary examples:
I don't think much of the food here. (11.0)
Who would have thought . . . ?
C2 used to express how surprising something is
Dictionary examples:
Who would have thought that buying a house could take so long! (38.8)
think highly/a lot of sb/sth
C2 to admire someone, or to believe that something is good quality
Dictionary examples:
Simon thinks a lot of you, you know. (8.4)
think of sb/sth as sth
C1 to have a particular opinion about someone or something
Dictionary examples:
They were thought of as slightly eccentric. (59.6)
think twice
C1 to carefully consider whether what you are planning is a good idea
Dictionary examples:
I'd think twice about spending so much money on one thing, if I were you. (48.7)
not think twice
C1 to do something immediately, without considering whether it is a good idea
Dictionary examples:
When he asked me out, I didn't think twice! (29.4)
not think straight
C1 If you cannot think straight, you are not thinking clearly about something.
Dictionary examples:
I was so tired, I couldn't think straight. (18.0)
come to think of it
C2 used to say that you have just thought of something
Dictionary examples:
Come to think of it, I've got two batteries that you can have upstairs. (35.4)
think (OPINION)
A1 to have an opinion about something or someone
Dictionary examples:
What do you think about homework? (0.0)
What do you think about sleeping? (0.0)
What do you think about talking? (0.0)
What did you think of the movie? (9.1)
What do you think about modern art? (20.5)
think (BELIEVE TO BE TRUE)
A1 to believe that something is true, or to expect that something will happen, although you are not sure
Dictionary examples:
I think my cat is a spy. (0.0)
I think my phone is alive. (0.0)
Do you think fish get thirsty? (0.0)
I think she's called Joanna. (6.7)
I don't think Emma will get the job. (7.6)
I never thought (that) I would see Steven again. (10.2)
Do you think it's going to rain? (11.4)
"Does this train stop at Oxford?" "Yes, I think so." (21.8)
I think we've met before. (25.3)
think (CONSIDER DOING)
A2 to consider doing something
Dictionary examples:
We're thinking about starting a snail racing team. (0.0)
I'm thinking of teaching my cat to bark. (0.0)
He's thinking of painting his car like a banana. (0.0)
I think (that) I'll go swimming after lunch. (11.0)
I'm thinking of taking up running. (12.7)
I'm thinking about buying a new car. (36.9)
think (REMEMBER)
B1 to remember someone or something
Dictionary examples:
She thinks of her gym membership every time she sits on the couch. (0.0)
I thought of my diet plan while eating a whole pizza. (0.0)
I think of my old pet rock every time I stub my toe. (0.0)
I often think of our time in Egypt. (17.9)
I was just thinking about you when you phoned. (23.4)
think (USE BRAIN)
B1 to use the brain to plan something, solve a problem, understand a situation, etc.
Dictionary examples:
I thought I was a morning person. Then I woke up. (0.0)
She thought about her future and saw lots of cats. (0.0)
I'm thinking of becoming a superhero. My power? Extreme napping. (0.0)
He thought for a few seconds before answering. (17.0)
I'm so sorry I upset you - I just wasn't thinking. (28.6)
You should think about where you want to live. (35.6)
think (CONSIDER PEOPLE)
B2 to consider a person's needs or wishes
Dictionary examples:
She's always thinking of others. (9.5)
think of sth
B1 to use your imagination and intelligence to produce an idea, a solution to a problem, or an answer to a question
Dictionary examples:
I'm thinking of a way to explain to my boss why I'm wearing pajamas. (0.0)
I'm thinking of an excuse for why my dog ate my report. (0.0)
Can you think of a way to make my homework do itself? (0.0)
When did you first think of the idea? (13.0)
I need to think of a good way to fix the door. (29.8)