think
/θɪŋk/verb
उच्चारण थिंक
सोचना, मानना, विचार रखना
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[T] ~ (that)… | ~ so
to have a particular idea or opinion about something; to believe
सोचना, मानना, विचार रखना
- I think the paper was easier this year.
- 'Will it rain?' 'I think so.'
- Do you think he is honest?
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- I think Radhika will win the quiz.
- What do you think of the new teacher?
- We think that the train is late.
Synonyms believe consider suppose reckon feel
Opposite doubt disbelieve
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[I, T] ~ (about sth) | ~ what, how, etc.
to use your mind to consider something, to form ideas or to solve problems
विचार करना, मनन करना, दिमाग लगाना
- Think before you answer.
- She thought hard about the problem.
- I cannot think what her name is.
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- Think carefully before you sign the paper.
- Radhika was thinking about her future.
- I need time to think.
Synonyms ponder reflect consider reason deliberate
Opposite act without thinking
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[T] ~ of/about sb/sth
to have an image of somebody or something in your mind; to remember
याद करना, ख़याल आना
- I often think of my village.
- I was just thinking about you when you called.
- When I think of my school days, I smile.
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- She thought of her mother when she saw the garden.
- Do you ever think of your first teacher?
Synonyms recall remember picture imagine bring to mind
Opposite forget
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[T] ~ (that)…
to expect something
उम्मीद करना, अंदाज़ा लगाना
- I never thought I would pass in the first attempt.
- I did not think the paper would be this easy.
- I did not think the road would be so long.
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- Who would have thought that she would sing so well?
- Nobody thought the bus would arrive so early.
Synonyms expect anticipate imagine
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[I, T] ~ (of/about doing sth)
to intend or plan to do something
(कुछ करने की) सोचना, योजना बनाना
- I am thinking of applying for the bank exam too.
- He is thinking of buying a second-hand scooter for his daily commute.
- They are thinking of moving to Bengaluru next year.
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- Radhika is thinking about taking a short course in design.
- We were thinking of visiting the fort on Sunday.
Synonyms intend plan consider contemplate
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[sing.] informal
an act of thinking about something
(बोलचाल में) सोच-विचार
- Have a think about it and tell me tomorrow.
- I need a quiet think before I give you my final answer.
- I had a long think about my plans on the train.
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- Let me have a think before I tell you.
- A quiet think under the tree helped me decide.
Synonyms thought consideration reflection
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
think + that-clause
A that-clause after think states an opinion. The word that can be left out in everyday speech.
'Think' के बाद that-clause राय व्यक्त करता है; रोज़मर्रा की बोलचाल में 'that' छोड़ा जा सकता है।
- I think (that) the exam will be easy.
think of / think about
Think of gives an idea or opinion, or recalls something. Think about means to consider something carefully.
'Think of' विचार या राय देता है, या कुछ याद करता है; 'think about' का अर्थ किसी बात पर गंभीरता से विचार करना है।
- What do you think of this poem?
- Think about your answer.
think of doing sth
Think of doing means to consider doing something in the future. The preposition of is followed by a gerund.
'Think of doing' का अर्थ भविष्य में कुछ करने पर विचार करना है; preposition 'of' के बाद gerund आता है।
- She is thinking of joining the bank.
think, thought, thought
The forms are irregular. Thought is both the past tense and the past participle, and the noun thought has the same spelling.
इसके रूप अनियमित हैं; 'thought' past tense और past participle दोनों है, और noun 'thought' की वर्तनी भी वही है।
- I thought about it all night.
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think + adverb
hardcarefullytwiceaheadstraightpositively
- Think twice before you reply.
सोचने की रीति इन adverbs से बताई जाती है।
think + noun
a thoughta solutiona planthe bestaloud
- Let me think of a solution.
I think / I don't think
I think soI don't think sojust thinkcome to think of it
- Come to think of it, I did see him.
think + particle
think overthink throughthink upthink backthink ahead
- Think it over and tell me tomorrow.
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- Do you think Radhika will top the exam?
क्या आपको लगता है कि राधिका परीक्षा में प्रथम आएगी?
- I never thought I would see the sea.
मैंने कभी नहीं सोचा था कि मैं समुद्र देखूँगा।
- He thinks highly of his teacher.
वह अपने शिक्षक के बारे में ऊँचा सोचता है।
- Let me think it over before I answer.
उत्तर देने से पहले मुझे इस पर सोचने दीजिए।
- She thought up a clever plan to save water.
उसने पानी बचाने की एक चतुर योजना सोच निकाली।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ I am thinking that he is right.
✓ I think that he is right.
Think in the sense of believe is a stative use and is not normally put in the continuous tense.
'मानना' के अर्थ में 'think' stative प्रयोग है और सामान्यतः continuous tense में नहीं आता।
✗ I don't think he will not come.
✓ I don't think he will come.
The negative belongs to think, so the second clause must not carry another negative.
नकारात्मकता 'think' के साथ जुड़ी है, इसलिए दूसरे उपवाक्य में दोबारा negative नहीं लगाना चाहिए।
✗ She thinks about to leave.
✓ She is thinking of leaving.
After the preposition of or about, the gerund is used, not a to-infinitive.
Preposition 'of' या 'about' के बाद gerund आता है, to-infinitive नहीं।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Think, consider and ponder all involve using the mind, but they differ in depth and formality.
Think, consider और ponder मन के प्रयोग से जुड़े हैं, पर गहराई और औपचारिकता में भिन्न हैं।
The ordinary word for using your mind or holding an opinion.
मन का प्रयोग करने या राय रखने का सामान्य शब्द।
- I think so.
To think about something carefully before deciding.
निर्णय से पहले किसी बात पर सावधानी से सोचना।
- Consider the offer.
To think long and deeply, often without a quick answer.
लंबे समय तक गहराई से सोचना, प्रायः बिना शीघ्र उत्तर के।
- He pondered the question.
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think twice (about doing sth)
to think carefully before deciding to do something
दोबारा सोचना, जल्दबाज़ी न करना
- Think twice before you lend him money.
think the world of sb
to admire or love somebody very much
(किसी को) बहुत मानना, बहुत चाहना
- She thinks the world of her old teacher.
think on your feet
to react to events quickly and effectively
मौके पर तुरंत सही फ़ैसला लेना
- A good lawyer must think on his feet.
think better of sth
to decide not to do something after considering it
सोचकर इरादा बदल देना
- He raised his hand to ask, then thought better of it.
think nothing of doing sth
to consider something as normal or easy, though others may find it difficult
(कठिन काम को) मामूली समझना
- She thinks nothing of walking ten kilometres.
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think sth over
to consider something carefully before deciding
(फ़ैसले से पहले) अच्छी तरह सोचना
- Think it over before you resign.
think sth up
to invent or create something in your mind
(विचार, योजना) गढ़ना, सोच निकालना
- She thought up a clever excuse.
think back (to sth)
to remember something in the past
बीती बात याद करना
- Think back to your first day at school.
think sth through
to consider all the possible results of a plan
हर पहलू पर सोचना
- You have not thought the plan through.
think of sth
to have an idea; to consider something
(विचार) सूझना; किसी बात पर विचार करना
- Can you think of a better title?
think ahead (to sth)
to think about a future event or situation and plan for it
आगे की सोचना, भविष्य की योजना बनाना
- Good players think ahead.
- It's time to think ahead to the Mains exam.
think for yourself
to form your own opinions and make decisions without depending on others
(दूसरों पर निर्भर हुए बिना) अपनी समझ से सोचना
- A good teacher encourages students to think for themselves.
- You're old enough to think for yourself.
think sth out
to consider or plan sth carefully
(किसी बात पर) सोच-समझकर योजना बनाना
- The plan was well thought out.
- We need to think out our next move.
◇Word family
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
believe consider suppose reckon feel ponder reflect reason deliberate recall remember picture imagine bring to mind expect anticipate intend plan contemplate thought consideration reflection
Antonyms
doubt disbelieve act without thinking forget
?Which word?
think of or think about?
Think of means to have an idea, or to remember, or to hold an opinion: 'Think of a number', 'I think of her often', 'What do you think of the film?' Think about means to consider carefully: 'Think about your future.' In formal English think takes 'that', not 'as': 'I think that he is right', never 'I think as'.
'Think of' का अर्थ 'विचार सूझना', 'याद करना' या 'राय रखना' है: 'Think of a number', 'I think of her often', 'What do you think of the film?' 'Think about' का अर्थ 'सावधानी से विचार करना' है: 'Think about your future'। Formal English में think के साथ 'that' आता है, 'as' नहीं: 'I think that he is right', 'I think as' कभी नहीं।
§Grammar and usage
Think, thought, thought (not 'thinked'); the noun thought.
Irregular verb बहुत पूछा जाता है: think, thought, thought ('thinked' गलत है); noun thought।
Stative use: 'I think it is right' (opinion) is not progressive, but 'I am thinking about it' (process) is.
Stative प्रयोग: 'I think it is right' (राय) progressive नहीं होता, पर 'I am thinking about it' (प्रक्रिया) होता है।
Think of (idea, opinion), think about (consider).
'think of' (विचार, राय), 'think about' (विचार करना)।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
Think twice, think the world of, think on your feet, think better of, think nothing of, think aloud, food for thought.
Idioms: think twice (किसी काम से पहले अच्छी तरह सोचना), think the world of (किसी को बहुत पसंद या सम्मान करना), think on your feet (तुरंत सोचकर सही फ़ैसला लेना), think better of (दोबारा सोचकर इरादा बदल देना), think nothing of (किसी बात को मामूली समझना), think aloud (सोचते हुए बोल देना), food for thought (सोचने पर मजबूर करने वाली बात)।