CHAPTER 2 PART 2 : Thought

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"Thought"

is one of the words in English that belongs to more than one part of speech (word class) so that sometimes its use confuses English learners. The part of speech of "thought" is a verb (verb) and noun (noun). Let's find out more about the use of the word "thought" through the discussion below:

Thought as a Verb

"Thought" as a verb is the past and past participle of "think". Most of us are probably more familiar with past as a second form of verb or verb 2 (v2), and past participle as a third form of verb or verb 3 (v3). Because "thought" is v2 and v3, "thought" can only be used in sentences in the past simple tense and perfect tenses. 

Past simple tense is a tense which expresses an event that happened and finished in the past. Example: 

- I thought we were going to the zoo. (I thought we were going to the zoo) 

The example explains that at a time in the past, I thought that we were going to the zoo, and the incident I thought just happened and was over in the past.

Here are some other examples of using “thought” as v2 in past simple tense: 

- We thought you would join us for dinner. (We thought you'd come with us to dinner) 

- Harry thought that he had missed the train. (Harry thought he had missed the train) 

- I am not as smart as I thought I was. (I'm not as smart as I thought) 

- My brother thought that mom would wake him up early. (Brother I guess mom will wake him up earlier) 

- Mary thought that she could help us out with the project. (Mary thinks she can help us with her project) 

Meanwhile, perfect tenses have three types, namely present perfect, past perfect, and future perfect. The present perfect is used to express an event that started in the past and is still happening now. The present perfect can also be used to express an event that just happened. The past perfect is to describe an event in the past that happened before another event in the past. Future tense is to describe an event that will be completed in the future.

For more details, let's look at the following examples:

- I have thought I was Mike who called me. (I think Mike called me) -> state what just happened

- I had thought that they would have come late. (I think they will come late) -> states an incident in the past before another incident in the past

- I will have thought about you by the time I read your letter. (I will think of you when I read your letter) -> states an event that will be completed in the future.


Thought as a Noun

"Thought" as a noun means "thought", "idea", or "opinion" in Indonesian. Because in this context it acts as a noun, then its use is also the same as other nouns.

Below are some examples in sentences:

- She asked us if we had any thought on her plan. (He asked us if we had an opinion on his plan)

- I stated my thought about the project, and fortunately our manager agreed with me. (I expressed my opinion about the project, and luckily our manager agreed with me)

- I feel that we got closer after sharing our thoughts about each other. (I think we became closer after sharing our thoughts about each other)

- Our teacher encouraged us to say our thoughts about everything that happened that day. (Our teacher encouraged us to share our thoughts about what happened that day)

In addition, "thought" as a noun can also mean "remember" or "consider" something or someone. Example:

- He has not given a thought to his late wife for weeks. (He didn't think about his late wife for weeks)

- It is hard not to give a thought to my kid. (It's hard not to think about my son)

- My best friend told me to stop giving a thought to my ex-boyfriend. (My best friend told me to stop thinking about my ex)

- I haven't given the offer much thought. (I haven't really thought about the offer)

Well that's the explanation of the use of the word "thought". Try to use the word "thought" more often in daily conversation so that we get used to it and don't forget it quickly.


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