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what are you thinking about vs what are you thinking of

Both phrases are correct and generally interchangeable, but there is a nuanced difference in meaning. 'What are you thinking about?' is more commonly used to inquire about someone's current thoughts or ideas, while 'What are you thinking of?' implies an inquiry about a specific topic or person that is on the person's mind.
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what are you thinking about

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to ask someone about their current thoughts or ideas.
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  • Mar 16, 2023 ... Hello, I'd just like to ask you if the two prepositions could be used interchangeably in the following question: What are you thinking about ...
  • May 17, 2017 ... When they ask "what are you thinking about?" they just want to have a conversation that is all. I think it's just about getting some material ...
  • Jul 21, 2023 ... 1128 likes, 63 comments - giulioscribble on July 21, 2023: "ENG: -What are you thinking about? -I'm thinking about the fact that you humans ...
  • Aug 3, 2018 ... If something is on my mind, that isn't in my present, then it's not of consequence. “What are you thinking about?” Spouses like to ask those ...
  • Lead. Love. Writer's picture. Mark Hallock. Dec 7, 2018. What Are You Thinking About? What we think about matters. This has been on my mind, ...
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  • Mar 26, 2019 ... ... What are you thinking about?" It's gotten to the point where I have asked her to stop asking me. Is it wrong to tell her that, if I want to ...
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Alternatives:

  • What's on your mind?
  • What's going through your head?

what are you thinking of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to ask someone about a specific topic or person that is on their mind.
  • Mar 16, 2023 ... "What are you thinking about?" is a very general question; "What are you thinking of?" suggests that the person being spoken to has something specific in mind.
  • Oct 25, 2021 ... for those who have already taken evelyn, what are you thinking of her? is she good as a support or could she be better? · Comments Section.
  • Apr 6, 2023 ... What are you thinking of the song so far? If you haven't listened yet it's time to spice up your musical palette! Link in bio ...
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  • Aug 30, 2023 ... Is What are you thinking of the class? a natural way to ask your opinion about the class at the beginning of the course?
  • Jun 16, 2014 ... What are you thinking of running for Virtuacon '14? ; Al P · @znirp81 · @znirp81 ; Alan Gaskell · @VALIS13 · @VALIS13 ; The Minister of Sinister · @ ...
  • Jan 15, 2020 ... Team Ghost fans, what are you thinking of Extinction Cycle Season 2, Dark Age? Have you read Extinction Ashes yet? Sound off in the comments ...
  • Nov 3, 2023 ... What are you thinking of while playing a game? All related (40).
  • Nov 3, 2020 ... What mods have you done and what are you thinking of doing to your blazer? ; bobiroc. 145 posts · #2 · Nov 4, 2020 ; White Redline. 14 posts · #3 ...
  • Jun 23, 2023 ... Hey, I wanted to ask for you are using it for. Is it doing its work or you are finding it hard to wok with? What are you thinking of making ...

Alternatives:

  • What's on your mind?
  • What's going through your head?

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