Definitions
- Used to express a belief or assumption about something. - Used to suggest a possibility or likelihood of something. - Used to indicate an obligation or duty.
- Used to express an opinion or belief about something. - Used to consider or reflect on something. - Used to indicate the process of using one's mind to form an idea or concept.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are verbs that express mental activity.
- 2Both words involve forming opinions or beliefs about something.
- 3Both words can be used to express uncertainty or doubt.
- 4Both words can be used to express obligation or duty.
What is the difference?
- 1Certainty: Suppose implies a higher degree of uncertainty than think.
- 2Assumption: Suppose often implies making an assumption without evidence, while think implies a more reasoned consideration.
- 3Obligation: Suppose implies an obligation or duty, while think does not.
- 4Possibility: Suppose suggests a possibility or likelihood, while think does not necessarily imply probability.
- 5Formality: Suppose is more formal than think.
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Remember this!
Suppose and think are both verbs that express mental activity and forming opinions or beliefs. However, suppose implies a higher degree of uncertainty and often involves making assumptions without evidence, while think implies a more reasoned consideration. Additionally, suppose can imply obligation or duty, while think does not.
