think about what it means to us vs think about what it is to us

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'Think about what it means to us' focuses on the significance or interpretation of something to us, while 'Think about what it is to us' emphasizes the essence or nature of something to us. The choice between them depends on whether you want to discuss the meaning or the essence of the subject.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 542 views

think about what it means to us

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to ask someone to consider the significance or interpretation of something to us.

Examples:

Think about what it means to us before making a decision.
I want you to think about what it means to us as a team.

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Jun 16, 2015 ... Very often, we think of ourselves as workers, spouses, sisters, children, and mothers, but do we stop to think about what it means to us to be a ...
All of us recognize that life is a gift, but most of us do not consciously think about what it means to us, until we are faced with the tragedy of its loss. The Respect ...
May 4, 2015 ... Very often, we think of ourselves as workers, spouses, sisters, children, and mothers, but do we stop to think about what it means to us to be a ...
"We must begin to question the meaning of work and think about what it means to us personally. We must value our 'unproductive' labor - child care, house work, ...

Alternatives:

consider what it signifies for us
reflect on its importance to us

think about what it is to us

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to prompt someone to contemplate the essence or nature of something to us.

Examples:

Think about what it is to us and you'll understand our perspective.
I want you to think about what it is to us as a family.

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18 hours ago ... We need to take that sign and think about what it is to us as individuals.” From majority to minority, students and staff alike, we have been ...

Alternatives:

ponder its essence for us
reflect on its nature to us

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think about what it means to us vs think about what it is to us