Think of vs. think about

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What is the differnce between ' think of' and ' t hink about'? And in the following sentence , which one is correct?Now, think of ( or think about?) the larger catagory for the listed words.

AlpheccaStars · Accepted Answer

Hi Sun;

Here are some dialogs to show the difference:

A: Where do you want to go on holiday next year?
B: I don't know, I need to think about it for a while. (Think about = consider, contemplate)

A: When you are away, do you ever think of me? (Think of = remember in your thoughts)

B: Yes, every day.

A: What do you think of this new dress? (think of = judge, appraise)

B: I like it. It looks good on you.

A: We have a problem with the motor.

B: Joe is so smart! Let's ask him. He will think of a solution. (Think of = invent, imagine)

sun 94Now, think of ( or think about?) the larger catagory for the listed words.

You can use either, but I would interpret them differently.

Think of - imagine a name or concept for this larger category. How would you describe it?

Think about - study this category and these listed words. What new words would you add to it and why? (Think of new words to add to it.)

CalifJim · Answer

sun 94Now, think of ( or think about?) the larger catagory for the listed words.

I'm going to guess that what you want here is

Now think about the larger category for the listed words.

but you would have to explain in greater detail what you expect people to do with the listed words before I could be certain what to say in that situation.

CJ

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