thinks
verb · noun
Form of think , third-person singular of think.
Simple meaning
Ponder; reflect on, or reason about.
Pronunciation
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thingksIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈθɪŋks
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
third-person singular of think
Ponder; reflect on, or reason about
third-person singular of think
To ponder, to go over in one's mind.
third-person singular of think
Use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments
third-person singular of think
Have in mind as a purpose
noun
plural of think
An act of thinking; consideration (of something).
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This meaning: Ponder; reflect on, or reason about
Used this way, thinks is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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