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I'm thinking. (an act) However, in cases where the verb 'think' is used as a synonym for 'believe', a state of mind, that's when we run into trouble. I think she likes you = I believe she likes you. (a state) All the best, |
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| Anna: I am thinking. Bob: What are you thinking? Anna: I am thinking she likes you. :wink: |
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Anna: I'm thinking about what you said. I think she likes you. :D |
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| It may be ungrammatical, but I believe it is natural speech. (I'm beginning to sound like Milkerman. :) |
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:D |
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Here's an example:
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