English · Phrasal verb Attested

think of

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To create in one's mind; to originate an idea through thought.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tạo ra trong tâm trí

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Where it’s used: Used American English

I only had ten minutes to think of a solution.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Used to suggest an aberrant thought, idea or action.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

có ý tưởng lệch lạc

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Consider, used to emphasise a reason to act in a certain way.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cân nhắc

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “think of” mean?

To create in one's mind; to originate an idea through thought.

Is “think of” formal or informal?

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