Cool MateMeaning of Been thinking
A way to say you've been considering something over a period of time.
In simple words: A phrase used when you have been considering something for a while.
Been thinking in a sentence
- I've been thinking about changing my job.
- She has been thinking of taking a vacation next month.
- They've been thinking that the project needs more funding.
- I’ve been thinking of trying that new restaurant in town.
- Lately, I've been thinking about my future and what I want to do.
How to use Been thinking
Used when reflecting on a topic or idea. Suitable for casual and formal conversations, but avoid in overly formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
When you say 'been thinking', imagine a brain that’s been busy like a bee, planning and considering.
Related words
Collocations with Been thinking
- been thinking about
- have been thinking
- been thinking too much
- I've been thinking lately
- have been thinking seriously
Synonyms for Been thinking
- considered
- reflected on
- mused about
- pondered
- ruminated
Common mistakes with Been thinking
- Using 'thinking about' instead of 'been thinking'
- Confusing with 'think' in the present simple
- Omitting 'been' when indicating a continuous action
Been thinking appears in
Been thinking in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
كنت أفكر
عبارة تستخدم عندما تكون قد فكرت في شيء ما لفترة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ভাবছি
কিছু সময় ধরে কিছু নিয়ে চিন্তা করার সময় এই কথাটি ব্যবহার করা হয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Nachgedacht
Ein Ausdruck, der verwendet wird, wenn man etwas eine Weile lang überlegt hat.
- SpanishEspañol
He estado pensando
Una frase que se usa cuando has estado pensando en algo por un tiempo.
- Persianفارسی
داشتم فکر میکردم
وقتی یه مدتیه داری به یه موضوعی فکر میکنی، از این عبارت استفاده میکنی.
- FrenchFrançais
J'ai réfléchi
Une expression utilisée quand on réfléchit à quelque chose depuis un moment.
- Hindiहिन्दी
सोच रहा हूँ
यह वाक्यांश तब इस्तेमाल होता है जब आप कुछ समय से किसी चीज़ के बारे में सोच रहे हों।
- ItalianItaliano
Ci stavo pensando
Una frase usata quando hai riflettuto su qualcosa per un po'.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Tenho pensado
Uma frase usada quando você tem pensado em algo por um tempo.
- RussianРусский
Думал(а)
Фраза, которую используют, когда ты что-то обдумывал(а) какое-то время.
- Urduاردو
سوچ رہا ہوں
یہ ایک جملہ ہے جو اس وقت استعمال ہوتا ہے جب آپ کچھ عرصے سے کسی چیز پر غور کر رہے ہوں۔
- Chinese中文
一直在想
当你考虑某事一段时间后使用的短语。
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Frequently asked questions about Been thinking
What does Been thinking mean?
A phrase used when you have been considering something for a while.
What is the definition of Been thinking?
A way to say you've been considering something over a period of time.
How do you use Been thinking in a sentence?
I've been thinking about changing my job.
Can you give another example of Been thinking?
She has been thinking of taking a vacation next month.
What are synonyms for Been thinking?
Common alternatives include considered, reflected on, mused about, pondered, ruminated.
What words go with Been thinking?
It commonly pairs with been thinking about, have been thinking, been thinking too much, I've been thinking lately, have been thinking seriously.
What are common mistakes when using Been thinking?
Using 'thinking about' instead of 'been thinking' Confusing with 'think' in the present simple Omitting 'been' when indicating a continuous action
How do you pronounce Been thinking?
US: //bɪn ˈθɪŋkɪŋ//, UK: //bɪn ˈθɪŋkɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Been thinking?
Used when reflecting on a topic or idea. Suitable for casual and formal conversations, but avoid in overly formal writing.