thinking
word · lemma: think
/ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
THINK-ing
/θˈɪŋkɪŋ/
thing-KING
Definition
The process of using your mind to consider or reason about something. It can also refer to a person's ideas or opinions.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or neutral in tone. Common phrases include 'critical thinking,' 'deep thinking,' and 'good thinking.' It can refer both to the act and the content of thoughts. Don't confuse with 'thought,' which is often singular or a specific idea.
Spanish: pensar - pensamientoPortuguese (BR): pensar - pensamentoPortuguese (PT): pensar - pensamentoChinese (Simplified): 思考 - 想法Chinese (Traditional): 思考 - 想法Hindi: सोचना - विचारArabic: التفكير - فكرBengali: চিন্তাভাবনা - চিন্তাRussian: мышление - размышление - мышления (в значении «идеи»)Japanese: 考えること - 思考Vietnamese: suy nghĩ - tư duyKorean: 생각 - 사고Turkish: düşünme - düşünceUrdu: سوچ - غوروفکرIndonesian: pemikiran - berpikir
Example Sentences
She is thinking about her homework.
basic
I was just thinking we could meet for coffee later.
natural
Good thinking leads to better decisions.
basic
He stopped thinking and started working.
basic
Thanks for your thinking on this matter.
natural
Your thinking has really helped me understand the problem better.
natural