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Thought long and hard

🇬🇧 UK //θɔːt lɒŋ ənd hɑːd// 🇺🇸 US //θɔt lɔŋ ənd hɑrd//

Meaning of Thought long and hard

To consider something carefully and thoroughly over a period of time.

In simple words: To think about something carefully for a long time.

Thought long and hard in a sentence

• I really thought long and hard before deciding to move.
• After I thought long and hard, I chose to accept the job offer.
• She thought long and hard about which college to attend.
• Before making any commitments, he thought long and hard about his priorities.
• They thought long and hard about the future of their business.

How to use Thought long and hard

Commonly used in discussions regarding important decisions. It is neutral and should be avoided in overly casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

thought long and hard + about object

Memory hint

Imagine sitting on a hard chair for a long time, thinking deeply.

Related words

Collocations with Thought long and hard

• think long and hard
• thought long and hard about
• after thinking long and hard

Synonyms for Thought long and hard

• consider
• ponder
• reflect
• deliberate
• mull over

Common mistakes with Thought long and hard

• Using it in past simple form without context (e.g., 'I thought long and hard').
• Forgetting to specify what was thought about (e.g., 'I thought long and hard.' instead of 'I thought long and hard about my decision.').
• Confusing the phrase with 'thought deeply' which may not imply a long duration.

Frequently asked questions about Thought long and hard

What does Thought long and hard mean?

To think about something carefully for a long time.

What is the definition of Thought long and hard?

To consider something carefully and thoroughly over a period of time.

How do you use Thought long and hard in a sentence?

I really thought long and hard before deciding to move.

Can you give another example of Thought long and hard?

After I thought long and hard, I chose to accept the job offer.

What are synonyms for Thought long and hard?

Common alternatives include consider, ponder, reflect, deliberate, mull over.

What words go with Thought long and hard?

It commonly pairs with think long and hard, thought long and hard about, after thinking long and hard.

What are common mistakes when using Thought long and hard?

Using it in past simple form without context (e.g., 'I thought long and hard'). Forgetting to specify what was thought about (e.g., 'I thought long and hard.' instead of 'I thought long and hard about my decision.'). Confusing the phrase with 'thought deeply' which may not imply a long duration.

How do you pronounce Thought long and hard?

US: //θɔt lɔŋ ənd hɑrd//, UK: //θɔːt lɒŋ ənd hɑːd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Thought long and hard?

Commonly used in discussions regarding important decisions. It is neutral and should be avoided in overly casual conversations.