grammar

[Unregistered]

Dear Teacher

What's the difference between "think of) and "think about"?

[Mister Micawber]

'Think of' suggests a brief overview of the topic, where 'think about' invites more considered detail:

'What do you think of Michael Jackson?' 'I think he's pretty strange.'

'What do you think about Michael Jackson' 'Well, I used to really like him when he was part of the Jackson Five, but I think he's gone through a lot of wierd changes over the years. His recent run-ins with the Morals Squad make me think that he can't be entirely innocent of some of the charges laid on him...'

[Casiopea]

Dear Teacher

What's the difference between "think of and "think about"?

In addition,

think of: The origin and direction of your thoughts.
think about: The subject, or topic of your thoughts.

Examples
I am thinking of you. (you are the origin of my thoughts)
I am thinking about you. (you are the subject of my thoughts)