Cool MateConsider vs Think, think, think
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Consider
Top 1,000 (very common)A2verb
Think, think, think
Top 1,000 (very common)
| Consider | Think, think, think | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //kənˈsɪdə//🇺🇸 //kənˈsɪdər// | 🇬🇧 //θɪŋk//🇺🇸 //θɪŋk// |
| Meaning | To think about something carefully. | To use your mind to consider or reason about something. |
| Example | I will consider your suggestion. | I need to think about my options. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | A2 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | consider carefully, consider an option, consider a possibility | think about, think of, think deeply, think critically, think twice |
| Antonyms | ignore, dismiss, overlook | ignore, disregard, neglect |
| 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. | Confused with 'thought' as the past tense., Using 'think' with incorrect prepositions., Inappropriate in formal contexts. |
| 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. | Used to indicate contemplation or consideration. Avoid in very formal writing; instead, opt for 'consider' or 'ponder'. |
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Frequently asked questions: Consider vs Think, think, think
What's the difference between Consider and Think, think, think?
Consider: To think about something carefully. Think, think, think: To use your mind to consider or reason about something.
Can you show an example of each?
Consider: I will consider your suggestion. Think, think, think: I need to think about my options.
Can I use Consider and Think, think, think interchangeably?
Not always. Consider and Think, think, 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.