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Good thinking helped the group solve the riddle.
What does Thinking mean?
using your mind to understand or decide.
Dictionary definition
Thinking is the act of using your mind to understand ideas, solve problems, remember information, or make decisions.
Example sentences
Thinking in a sentence
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The teacher asked us to show our thinking in the math problem.
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Careful thinking helps readers compare evidence before choosing an answer.
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Practice 1
What is thinking?
Thinking means using your mind to understand ideas, solve problems, or make decisions.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to thinking?
Reasoning is close in meaning to thinking in this dictionary entry.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of thinking?
Guessing contrasts with thinking in this dictionary entry.
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Thinking
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WordThinking.
Partnoun.
MeaningThinking means using your mind to understand or decide.
ExampleExample: Good thinking helped the group solve the riddle.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- thing · king
- Strongest beat
- thing
- Ending
- king
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on thing.
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Synonyms
Words like Thinking
reasoningCareful thought used to reach an idea or answer.
reflectionThoughtful consideration of an idea or experience.
thought processThe way ideas move through your mind.
Antonyms
Opposite words
guessingAnswering without careful thought.
inattentionNot paying attention or not thinking carefully.
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Student support
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Hint for students
using your mind to understand or decide.
Common mix-up
Thinking is not the same as guessing. Thinking means using your mind to understand or decide.
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Read this model sentence: The teacher asked us to show our thinking in the math problem. Clue words: teacher, asked, show. Underline clue words that show why thinking fits instead of guessing. Now write one new sentence that shows thinking without using the word thinking. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show thinking?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The teacher asked us to show our thinking in the math problem." Why does thinking fit better than guessing?
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