i think so vs I think yes

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I think so' is a common expression used to confirm agreement or understanding, while 'I think yes' is less common and may sound awkward. It's better to use 'I think so' when confirming agreement or understanding.

Last updated: April 05, 2024 • 1440 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to confirm agreement or understanding.

"i think so"

This phrase is used to express agreement or understanding with a previous statement or question.

Examples:

A: Do you want to go to the movies? B: I think so.
I believe the meeting is at 3 o'clock, but I think so.
I think so, but I'm not completely sure.
I think so, but let me double-check.
I think so, but I'll need to check my schedule.

Alternatives:

I believe so
I agree
I concur
I think that's correct
I think you're right

This phrase is correct but less common in English. It may sound awkward and is not typically used to confirm agreement or understanding.

"I think yes"

This phrase can be used to confirm agreement or understanding, but it is less common and may sound awkward.

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PC: I think yes, yes because she always went out with her English friends.
I think yes, but if you compare it to where we were two, three or four years ago, it is much better.
So is legalization the answer? On that, I'm torn: three days a week I think yes, three days a week I think no, and on Sundays I'm agnostic.
So I think yes, there may be ways that nonlethal weapons will be great in these situations, but there's also a whole heap of problems that need to be considered as well.
FDA:If I'm not mistaken yes, I think yes.
Yes, I think yes...
Yes, I think yes.

Alternatives:

I think so
I agree
I believe so
I concur
I think that's correct

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