It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Thread starter jj Start date Oct 16, Hi, everyone, I would like to know the difference between these two.
Are they interchangable in a context like the shopping mall? For example, "Would you like to buy the purse? As the later seems to be used in spoken language more. Thanks in advance for letting me know the answer. Welcome to the forum. Normally it will take you far longer to think something over usually several hours or overnight, for instance than to simply 'consider' it. Browse conservatory. Test your vocabulary with our fun image quizzes.
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Choose a dictionary. Clear explanations of natural written and spoken English. Usage explanations of natural written and spoken English. Grammar Thesaurus. The first denotes that she could not think about "ever leaving her children". The second denotes that she could not ever think about "leaving her children".
The practical difference is slight, and both would be understood to mean She would never willingly leave her children. Site Hint: Check out our list of pronunciation videos. Thank you, Blue Jay! I think I see now. Answer this Question. Only the user who asked this question will see who disagreed with this answer.
Read more comments. Consider is usually used if someone is deciding whether to accept an offer. I'll consider whether or not to trade my cupcake with your ice cream. Thinking about is just to think more about something.
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