What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
presume
Example
I presume you'll be attending the meeting tomorrow. [presume: verb]
Example
She presumed that he was the one who left the door unlocked. [presumed: past tense]
Example
He presumed to speak on behalf of the entire group. [presumed: past participle]
think
Example
I think we should leave early to avoid traffic. [think: verb]
Example
She's been thinking about changing jobs for a while now. [thinking: gerund or present participle]
Example
I don't think it will rain today, but I could be wrong. [think: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Think is more commonly used than presume in everyday language, as it covers a wider range of contexts and is more informal in tone.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between presume and think?
Presume is more formal and less commonly used in everyday language than think, as it is often associated with legal or official contexts.
