past tense and past participle of “think”
He thought the store opened at nine, but it actually opened at ten.
I thought you said you were coming tomorrow.
an idea, opinion, or picture that appears in your mind
A brilliant thought struck him while he was in the shower.
She wrote her thought in a notebook so she wouldn't forget it.
✦ From Old English ‘þōht’, related to the verb ‘think’.
a kind or act of kindness or consideration for someone
He bought flowers for his mother—it was a kind thought.
It's the thought that counts, not the price of the gift.
the mental activity of thinking, especially deep or careful consideration
Lost in thought, he didn't notice the bus arriving.
Meditation helps clear the mind of distracting thought.
to use your mind to form ideas, understand things, or solve problems
The student thought hard before answering the tricky question.
When you think about the problem slowly, the solution becomes clear.
✦ Old English ‘þencan’, meaning ‘to conceive in the mind’, related to German ‘denken’.
to believe or have an opinion about something
I think this restaurant serves the best pizza in town.
Do you think he will enjoy the movie?
present participle of think
She was thinking about pizza when the phone rang.
I’m thinking of buying a bicycle.
to consider something carefully before making a decision
Take a moment to think before you answer the question.
She is thinking about which university to apply to.
to intend or plan to do something
We are thinking of visiting Japan next spring.
I thought to call you yesterday, but I was too busy.
to remember or try to remember
Can you think where you left your keys?
I’m thinking of her name, but it just won’t come.
