thinking
noun/ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #466 most common English word
Meaning
The activity of using your mind to consider something.
Example sentence
She was lost in thinking about her future plans.
Synonyms & related words
- thought
- reflection
- contemplation
- reasoning
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