Think "about" vs. Think "of" - different

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Brix
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Think "about" vs. Think "of" - different

Post by Brix » Wed Sep 28, 2005 3:26 pm

I've been posed this question a couple of times.

It's difficult to find examples.

Can someone add more insight to Think "about" vs. Think "of?"


Thanks, Brix.

Tara B
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Post by Tara B » Wed Sep 28, 2005 4:14 pm

Probably an incomplete explanation, but. . .

"Think about" and "think of" can both refer to the literal action of thinking, although perhaps not interchangeably.
"What are you thinking about?"
"I'm thinking about my brother who's in Alaska."
BUT
"I'm thinking of a number between 1 and 10."


"Think about" can also be used to refer to considering some kind of future plans. . .
"Dad's thinking about buying a new car."
"Tanya's thinking about doing a Master's degree."
"David's thinking about moving back home to save money."

. . . while "think of" has the additional meaning of remembering.
"How kind of you think of me."
"Wow! You thought of everything!"
"Did you bring the water bottle?" "No, I didn't think of it."

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Post by Brix » Thu Sep 29, 2005 4:46 am

Thanks, Tara.

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