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Irregular verb

think

/θɪŋk/

Base
think
Past simple
thought
Past participle
thought

Usage

thought is unchanged between the simple past and the participle — don't confuse it with taught (from teach).

Meaning

  • to use your mind to form ideas or opinions

Example

I thought the meeting started at ten.

She thought carefully before answering.

We have thought about this for a long time.