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I contemplated vs i began to contemplate about

Both phrases are correct, but "i contemplated" is more concise and commonly used in English. The phrase "i began to contemplate about" is grammatically correct but less commonly used.

Last updated: March 11, 2024 • 2309 views

I contemplated

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a simple and concise way to express that you thought about something deeply or carefully.

Examples:

  • I contemplated the idea of moving to a new city.
  • She contemplated her next career move.
  • He contemplated the meaning of life.
  • They contemplated the consequences of their actions.
  • The artist contemplated the colors for his next painting.
  • 2. contemplate - consider as a possibility; "I contemplated leaving school and taking a full-time job". flirt with, toy with, entertain, think about, think of - take into ...
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Alternatives:

  • I thought about
  • I pondered
  • I reflected on
  • I considered
  • I mused over

i began to contemplate about

This phrase is grammatically correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is also correct but sounds more formal and less natural compared to the simpler "i contemplated." It adds unnecessary words and can be considered redundant.
  • May 29, 2009 ... On one occasion, while sitting and writing in a poetry workshop class, I began to contemplate about the possibility that a flock of pterodactyls ...
  • On one occasion, while sitting and writing in a poetry workshop class, I began to contemplate about the possibility that a flock of pterodactyls that might be ...
  • May 17, 2015 ... I began to contemplate about how much we take for granted in the world we live in whether its nature, animals, people, or the resources on our ...
  • Jan 2, 2013 ... As 2012 winds down, I began to contemplate about my plans and goals for the new year. In preparation, I went on a cleaning spree, going ...

Alternatives:

  • I started to contemplate
  • I began contemplating
  • I started thinking about
  • I began to think deeply about
  • I started pondering

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