i prefere not to think vs i prefere not thinking

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I prefer not to think' is used when referring to a specific instance or situation where one does not want to think. 'I prefer not thinking' is used when talking about a general preference or habit of not thinking.

Last updated: March 27, 2024

i prefere not to think

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to a specific instance or situation where one does not want to think. It implies a conscious decision not to engage in thinking.

Examples:

I prefer not to think about the consequences right now.
She prefers not to think about the past and focus on the present.

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Men, we need space to think.
Starting to think people hated freedom.
Katherine O'Connell seems to think so.
No reason to think LaGuerta will.
Francis to think like his father.
Because silence allows a soldier to think.
Married couples do start to think alike.
And to think I considered waitressing.
I had some time to think.
To think you've failed your child.
You know, to think about stuff.
That's no way to think about it.
To think that Loki, prince of darkness,...
- Had some things to think about.
- We have to think about children.
Whereas Brecht wants people to think.
Seems to think every cop is dirty.
I'm too excited to think.
Sarah reminded herself to think like an anthropologist.
I'd like to think so.

Alternatives:

I would rather not think
I would prefer not to think
I don't want to think
I'd rather not think
I'd prefer not to think

i prefere not thinking

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when talking about a general preference or habit of not thinking. It implies a continuous state of not engaging in thinking.

Examples:

I prefer not thinking too deeply about things.
He prefers not thinking about the future and living in the present.

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You're just not thinking creatively.
You're not thinking about killing yourself, I'm not thinking about killing her.
- Your mother's not thinking clearly.
No, I'm not thinking about Walter.
It's like you're not thinking straight.
At this point, Michael, you're not thinking clearly.
I am not thinking of myself, Catherine.
Guys, I'm not thinking about Shana.
They're traumatised, not thinking straight.
There were other factors you're not thinking about.
You're not thinking that I placed the bomb...
And you're not thinking about the consequences.
You're making crazy decisions and you're not thinking about the consequences.
I like not thinking... just for a moment.
I'm not thinking of slipping out that window, vanishing into the night.
You know, for once I'm not thinking about turbulence.
You're not thinking about Henry or his safety, just ways around me.
Graham, you're not thinking straight.
I'm not thinking courteous thoughts right now.
I'm not thinking about getting married at all.

Alternatives:

I prefer to not think
I prefer not to think
I would rather not think
I would prefer not to think
I don't want to think

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i prefere not to think vs i prefere not thinking