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Think of/think about
Message from anuesther posted on 22-11-2017 at 12:27:01 (D | E | F)
Hello everybody!
I need a little help.
Can someone please explain the difference between "think of" and "think about"?
Thanks in advance.

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Edited by lucile83 on 22-11-2017 12:47

Re: Think of/think about from gerondif, posted on 22-11-2017 at 12:58:37 (D | E)
Hello,
a double click on think will open a dictionary. Even if you don't understand the French translation, the examples will give you a good clue.
At first sight, think about it means reflect upon it.
I have been thinking of you is more about feelings.
Think of can also mean invent, or don't forget to....

Re: Think of/think about from anuesther, posted on 22-11-2017 at 18:25:05 (D | E)
Thank you for your good reply..

Re: Think of/think about from mohammad51, posted on 23-11-2017 at 15:46:21 (D | E)
Hello to everyone
There is slight difference between think of and think about.
think of = have a specified opinion of.
Think of is used with these nouns as the object: excuse, explanation, number, retirement
think of/about = consider the possibility or advantages of.
Think about is used with these nouns as the object: retirement, situation, wording

think of\ about examples:

I thought of you immediately when they said they wanted someone who could speak English.
He was thinking about the time he spent in the army.
It still upsets him when he thinks about the accident.
Most people can't be bothered thinking about their retirement - they're too busy concentrating on the here and now.

Re: Think of/think about from anuesther, posted on 24-11-2017 at 09:40:50 (D | E)
I appreciate your reply.
in summary you're trying to say; think of = how you view or observe a thing
think about= a longer or deeper 'thought' about a person or thing.
Am I right?

Re: Think of/think about from maessie, posted on 26-11-2017 at 21:49:14 (D | E)
Yes anuesther. You are right,

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