think over

think o·ver

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [thingk oh-ver]
- /θɪŋk ˈoʊ vər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [thingk oh-ver]
- /θɪŋk ˈoʊ vər/

Definitions of think over words

transitivephrasal verb think over consider, deliberate 1
phrasal verb think over If you think something over, you consider it carefully before making a decision. 0
verb think over to ponder or consider 0
noun think over to give thought to; ponder well, as for reconsideration 0

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Parts of speech for Think over

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think over popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

Synonyms for think over

verb think over

allow for — If you allow for certain problems or expenses, you include some extra time or money in your planning so that you can deal with them if they occur.
change one's mind — to alter one's decision or opinion
chew over — If you chew something over, you keep thinking about it.
chew the cud — to reflect or think over something
chew the fat — If people chew the fat, they talk in a relaxed, informal way.

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