think through
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle through
Meanings
Consider all aspects of something carefully
Why “through”? You check each part from start to finish.
“Think it through before deciding.”
“Think the offer through before you sign.”
Don't confuse with
Think through means consider all aspects of something carefully. Think over means consider something carefully before deciding.
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“Think it through before deciding.” What does it mean?
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
think over
A contrast learners often mix up
Consider something carefully before deciding
browse through
Same through pattern: examination
Look casually through items on display
comb through
Same through pattern: examination
Search very thoroughly
flick through
Same through pattern: examination
Look quickly at the pages of a book or magazine
flip through
Same through pattern: examination
Skim by turning pages quickly
go through
Same through pattern: examination
Travel from one side to the other; Examine something carefully; Experience a difficult time; Be officially approved, accepted, or completed; Use up a quantity of something quickly; Practice something step by step; Do something you planned, even when it is difficult
leaf through
Same through pattern: examination
Turn pages briefly to inspect
look through
Same through pattern: examination
Examine the contents of something quickly; Pretend not to see someone you know
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