I considered resigning vs I thought over resigning

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'I considered resigning' implies that the person actively thought about resigning as an option. 'I thought over resigning' suggests a more thorough or prolonged consideration of the idea of resigning.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 687 views

I considered resigning

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase indicates that the person has thought about resigning as an option.

Examples:

I considered resigning, but I decided to stay and work through the issues instead.

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Feb 8, 2012 ... RBS chief Stephen Hester: I considered resigning. RBS boss Stephen Hester has revealed he considered resigning from the bank in the wake ...
Dec 31, 2013 ... I considered resigning -> consider = to think about; subject…consider… object( gerund) I considered the situation. -> consider = to think about;
I had done nothing to comfort the family, said nothing to ease their pain. I questioned my calling to ministry and my adequacy for the job. I considered resigning.
May 21, 2008 ... I considered resigning this year but reconsidered because to not fulfill my written contract for the 2008-2009 school year would also conflict with ...

Alternatives:

I thought about resigning
I pondered resigning
I contemplated resigning
I mulled over resigning
I deliberated resigning

I thought over resigning

This phrase is correct and less common than the first one.

This phrase suggests a more thorough or prolonged consideration of the idea of resigning.

Examples:

I thought over resigning for weeks before finally making a decision.

Alternatives:

I considered resigning
I thought about resigning
I pondered resigning
I contemplated resigning
I mulled over resigning

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I considered resigning vs I thought over resigning