Cool MateConsider vs I think feel that way
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Consider
Top 1,000 (very common)A2verb
I think feel that way
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: Consider
| Consider | I think feel that way | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //kənˈsɪdə//🇺🇸 //kənˈsɪdər// | 🇬🇧 //aɪ θɪŋk fiːl ðæt weɪ//🇺🇸 //aɪ θɪŋk fil ðæt weɪ// |
| Meaning | To think about something carefully. | To have a personal opinion or emotion about something. |
| Example | I will consider your suggestion. | I think feel that way because of my past experiences. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | A2 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | consider carefully, consider an option, consider a possibility | I think feel that way often, I think feel that way sometimes, I think feel that way about it |
| Antonyms | ignore, dismiss, overlook | - |
| Common mistakes | Confuse with 'considering' which is a different form., Omit the object, e.g., saying 'Consider' without specifying what., Mix with 'contemplate', which has a deeper meaning. | Confusing with 'I believe' - 'think' is less certain than 'believe'., Omitting 'that' - 'I think feel way' is incorrect., 'Feel that way' is often misused without context. |
| Usage notes | Use 'consider' when you are thinking about options or possibilities. It’s appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but may sound too formal in casual conversations. | Commonly used in everyday conversation to express personal opinions or feelings. Can be informal in casual settings but is acceptable in neutral speech. |
Frequently asked questions: Consider vs I think feel that way
What's the difference between Consider and I think feel that way?
Consider: To think about something carefully. I think feel that way: To have a personal opinion or emotion about something.
Which is more common: Consider and I think feel that way?
Consider is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Consider: I will consider your suggestion. I think feel that way: I think feel that way because of my past experiences.
Can I use Consider and I think feel that way interchangeably?
Not always. Consider and I think feel that way are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.