Think, Think of, Think about

기본적으로 Think는 '생각하다'의 뜻을 가지고 있는데 뒤에 of와 about이 붙으면 어떻게 달라질까?

 

1) Think : 기본적인 '생각하다'의 뜻을 가지고 있고, 단독으로 쓰이는 경우 보통 뒤에 that절이 붙는다.

 

ex) I think that she is upset now.

ex) I think that it will rain tomorrow.

 

2) Think of : (과거의 일이나, 새로운 idea 등을) '생각해내다'에 가까운듯. recall 또는 come up with로 대체 가능함.

 

ex) Can you think of any solutions to the problems?

ex) I can't think of her name

 

3) Think about : '고려하다'에 더 가까운듯. consider, examinate으로 대체 가능함.

 

ex) I need some time to think about your proposal

ex) Let's think about the consequences before we make a decision.