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thinkabout

intermediateB1

/ˈθɪŋkəˌbaʊt/ · think-a-bout

to consider or reflect on something.

Meanings

verbinformal

to consider or reflect on something.

کسی چیز پر غور کرنا یا سوچنا۔

سوچنا

sochna

Synonyms

contemplateponderconsiderغور کرناخیال کرنامانع کرنا

Antonyms

ignoredismissoverlookنظرانداز کرنارد کرناچھوڑنا

Common Collocations

  • think about the future
  • think about your options
  • think about the consequences

Example Sentences

You should think about the implications of your choices.

تمہیں اپنی انتخاب کے اثرات پر غور کرنا چاہیے۔

Tumhein apni intekhab ke asraat par ghor karna chahiye.

I need to think about what to do next.

مجھے سوچنا ہے کہ اگلا کیا کرنا ہے۔

Mujhe sochna hai ke agla kya karna hai.

She likes to think about her future plans.

اسے اپنے مستقبل کے منصوبوں پر غور کرنا پسند ہے۔

Usay apne mustaqbil ke manzilon par ghor karna pasand hai.

Easily Confused With

think of:While 'think about' involves more deep reflection, 'think of' is usually a quicker consideration.

Word Family

thought
nounخیال
thinking
nounسوچ
thinker
nounسوچنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think about it like a bubble slowly forming in your mind.

Imagine a person sitting under a tree, lost in deep thought.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

سوچ سمجھ کر قدم اٹھانا

soch samajh kar qadam uthana

To step forward after thoughtful consideration.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "think about" — to consider or ponder

First known use: 19th century

The phrase 'think about' has been used in English since the early 19th century to denote consideration or reflection on something.