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think of somebody vs think about somebody

Both 'think of somebody' and 'think about somebody' are correct and commonly used in English. They can be used interchangeably in most contexts without changing the meaning significantly.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 818 views

think of somebody

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you want to consider or remember someone in your thoughts.

Examples:

  • I often think of my grandmother when I see a beautiful sunset.
  • Please think of me when you're on vacation.
  • He always thinks of his family first.
  • All eyes are on us, but I can think of somebody who might be able to fly under the radar.
  • Would you just think of somebody other than yourself, man?
  • When I think of somebody hurting my kids...
  • Unless you can think of somebody else who wants to sneak into my room.
  • I don't know... it is kind of sweet to think of somebody going to all that effort.
  • That is so sweet of you to think of somebody else like that, you know.
  • We got to think of somebody to take care of Maw Maw, too.
  • Sometimes, late at night, visited by dread and shame... I lie in bed and think of somebody else's life.
  • What do you imagine they think of somebody you treat like that?
  • Would you think of somebody who you adore, who's no longer there?
  • Is it so much to ask that for one day, one day in your entire life, you think of somebody other than yourself?
  • Unless you can think of somebody else who wants to sneak into my room.
  • Everybody has a favorite movie star. I better think of somebody, or we'll never get out of here, right?

Alternatives:

  • remember somebody
  • consider somebody
  • keep somebody in mind

think about somebody

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you want to contemplate or reflect on someone or something in your thoughts.

Examples:

  • I need to think about my friend's advice before making a decision.
  • She often thinks about her future career.
  • Let's think about what we can do to help him.
  • Might do you some good to think about somebody else other than yourself for a change.
  • Noah, can't you think about somebody else besides yourself for once?
  • You did a good thing for him, but did you think about somebody else getting into that bottle?
  • But for some of you, when you think about the person you'll be in 20 years or even tomorrow, the brain reacts almost exactly the way it does when you think about somebody else.
  • Think about somebody other than yourself for once.
  • Do you stare in your husband's eyes, or do you close your eyes, and do you think about somebody else?
  • Think about somebody else it might have been?
  • Think about somebody else for a change.

Alternatives:

  • reflect on somebody
  • contemplate somebody
  • ponder somebody

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