thinks
word · lemma: think
/ˈθɪŋks/
thingks
/θˈɪŋks/
thingks
Definition
'Thinks' is the third person singular form of 'think', meaning to believe, have an opinion, or use one’s mind to consider something.
Usage & Nuances
Used only for he/she/it subjects; do not use 'thinks' with 'I', 'you', or 'we.' Often appears with that-clauses (e.g. 'She thinks that...'). Common mistakes include confusing with 'think' for other subjects.
Spanish: piensaPortuguese (BR): pensaPortuguese (PT): pensaChinese (Simplified): 认为 - 想Chinese (Traditional): 認為 - 想Hindi: सोचता है - सोचती हैArabic: يعتقد - يظنBengali: ভাবে - মনে করে - চিন্তা করেRussian: думает - считаетJapanese: 考える（かんがえる） - 思う（おもう）Vietnamese: nghĩKorean: 생각한다Turkish: düşünür - sanırUrdu: سمجھتا ہے - سوچتا ہےIndonesian: berpikir - mengira
Example Sentences
My cat thinks the box is a bed.
basic
He thinks he left his keys at home, but he’s not sure.
natural
She always thinks before she speaks.
natural
He thinks the answer is correct.
basic
She thinks about her family every day.
basic
Nobody thinks this plan will work, but let's try it anyway.
natural