Thinking
ˈθɪŋkɪŋ
Definitions
2 meaningsThe process of using your mind to consider something.
ˈθɪŋkɪŋ
To use one's mind to consider or reason about something.
I am thinking about what to wear.
💡 Simply: Thinking is like using your brain to figure things out or make decisions. Like when you think about what to eat for dinner or how to solve a puzzle.
👶 For kids: Using your brain to think about something.
More Examples
We need to think carefully before making a decision.
He's thinking through the consequences of his actions.
How It's Used
"She was thinking about her vacation plans."
"Descartes famously declared, "I think, therefore I am.""
The process or action of using your mind to consider or reason about something; also, a particular way of thinking.
ˈθɪŋkɪŋ
The act or process of thinking.
Her thinking was clear and logical.
💡 Simply: When we talk about thinking as a noun, it's the act of actually using our brains to do stuff. Like, 'Her thinking on the problem was really clear' means how she was dealing with the situation.
👶 For kids: When you are using your brain to think.
More Examples
We need to encourage creative thinking in schools.
The book explores the complexities of human thinking.
How It's Used
"Cognitive processes encompass various aspects of human thinking."
"Critical thinking skills are essential for academic success."
Synonyms
Consider
Contemplate
Ponder
Reason
Reflect
Consideration
Contemplation
Mindset
Reasoning
Reflection
Idioms & expressions
think outside the box
To think creatively and unconventionally.
"We need to think outside the box to solve this problem."
thinking cap
A metaphorical cap to signify that one is putting their brain to work on a challenging problem
"I need to put on my thinking cap and figure out how to do this puzzle."
From Old English *þencan* (“to think, intend”), from Proto-Germanic *þankijaną*, from Proto-Indo-European *tóngʰeti* (“to think, feel”).
The word 'thinking' has been used in English for centuries, reflecting the evolution of how humans understand the mind.
Memory tip
Imagine a light bulb turning on in your head – that's thinking!