English

think about

ˈθɪŋkəˌbaʊt
Meaning: to consider something carefully; to ponder it
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base think about
3rd person singular present thinks about
Present participle thinking about
Past thought about
Will future will think about
Going-to future going to think about
Imperative negative don't think about / do not think about

Example

Please think about the offer before you answer.
Please think about the offer before you answer.

Usage Notes

Use think about with an object, often a choice, idea, person, or problem. It can mean brief consideration or deeper reflection.

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