English · Word Candidate

think

/ˈθɪŋk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: thinks · thinking

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To ponder, to go over in one's mind.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Suy nghĩ, xem xét trong tâm trí

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Verb

Examples

Idly, the detective thought what his next move should be.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To have (some statement) in one's mind; to say to oneself mentally.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

có trong tâm trí

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Verb

Examples

"I should phone my mother," I thought.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An act of thinking; consideration (of something).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hành động suy nghĩ

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NounRegister: UK

Examples

I'll have a think about that and let you know.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To seem, to appear.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

dường như

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Verb

Examples

And whanne syr launcelot sawe he myghte not ryde vp in to the montayne he there alyghte vnder an Appel tree […] And then he leid hym doune to slepe And thenne hym thoughte there came an old man afore hym the whiche sayd A launcelot of euylle feythe and poure byleue wherfor is thy wille tourned

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “think” mean?

To ponder, to go over in one's mind.

Is “think” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.