think about

English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈθɪŋk əˌbaʊt/
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Verb

think about (third-person singular simple present thinks about, present participle thinking about, simple past and past participle thought about)

  1. (transitive) To ponder.
    I've been thinking about human rights since watching that documentary.
  2. (transitive) To consider as a course of action.
    You should think about getting that leaky roof repaired.

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