think
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/θɪŋk/
idea or thinking
Etymology
Etymology Information
'think' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'þencan,' where 'þencan' meant 'to conceive in the mind.'
Historical Evolution
'þencan' transformed into the Middle English word 'thinken,' and eventually became the modern English word 'think.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to conceive in the mind,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to have a particular opinion, belief, or idea about someone or something.
I think it's going to rain today.
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Verb 2
to use one's mind actively to form connected ideas.
She sat quietly, thinking about the problem.
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