Cool MateConsider vs Now think
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Consider
Top 1,000 (very common)A2verb
Now think
Top 3,000 (common)
Most common: Consider
| Consider | Now think | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //kənˈsɪdə//🇺🇸 //kənˈsɪdər// | 🇬🇧 //naʊ θɪŋk//🇺🇸 //naʊ θɪŋk// |
| Meaning | To think about something carefully. | A way to ask someone to consider something. |
| Example | I will consider your suggestion. | Now think about the consequences of your decision. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 3,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | A2 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | consider carefully, consider an option, consider a possibility | now think critically, now think logically, now think clearly |
| 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. | Misusing in formal writing; it's more conversational., Confusing with 'now' as just a time indicator. |
| 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. | Use 'now think' to prompt someone to reflect or consider actions. It's appropriate in discussions but may feel direct in casual contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: Consider vs Now think
What's the difference between Consider and Now think?
Consider: To think about something carefully. Now think: A way to ask someone to consider something.
Which is more common: Consider and Now think?
Consider is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Consider: I will consider your suggestion. Now think: Now think about the consequences of your decision.
Can I use Consider and Now think interchangeably?
Not always. Consider and Now think 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.