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Mr1bin Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Thought vs thinking

In my thinking / thought, people should help the poor.

In this case should I use thinking or thought?

To me, they seem same.

So I took a look at my dictionary.

thought

1. sth you think about [c]

sth that you think ok, remember or realize = idea

ex) Erika had a sudden thought. Why don't you come with me?

2. ideas/opinions thought[pl.]

a person's ideas or opinions about sth

What are your thought, Sam? (In this case, must I use plural form?)

thinking

1. your opinion or ideas about sth, or your attitude towards it

The administration's thinking changed as the war progressed.

The above is from my dictionary. I am still confused which one I should use...

Please help me : (
  

Top answer

In my opinion, neither is good. I'd say you need the verb think I think that people should help the poor. The nouns, however, are fine in the following sentences This process will involve a lot of thinking.

— Ivanhr

  • In my opinion, neither is good.
  • I'd say you need the verb think I think that people should help the poor.
  • The nouns, however, are fine in the following sentences This process will involve a lot of thinking.
  • (uncountable) I haven't given it much thought.
  • (uncountable) I have some interesting thoughts in my head.
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In my opinion, neither is good. I'd say you need the verb think

I think that people should help the poor.

The nouns, however, are fine in the following sentences

This process will involve a lot of thinking. (uncountable)

I haven't given it much thought. (uncountable)

I have some interesting thoughts in my head. (countable; thoughts means ideas)
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