think back

verb

To think about a time or experience; to recall.

“Think back to a time when you were happy.”

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Meanings

verbthink back (third-person singular simple present thinks back, present participle thinking back, simple past and past participle thought back)

present singular third person thinks back · participle present thinking back · participle past thought back · past thought back

  1. idiomaticTo think about a time or experience; to recall.

    Think back to a time when you were happy.

    1 more example

    When I think back on those times we shared together, I can't help but feel a little sad.

Synonyms & antonyms

verbrecapture the past; indulge in memories

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remember
Broader
thinkcogitatecerebrate
Also see
bear in mindlook backremember

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Translations

Chinese Mandarin 回想, 回憶 /回忆
  • 回想 (huíxiǎng)think about a time or experience
  • 回憶 /回忆 (huíyì)think about a time or experience
Finnish muistella
  • muistellathink about a time or experience
Russian вспоминать
  • вспоминать (vspominatʹ)think about a time or experience
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APA

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MLA

“think back.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/think%20back. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “think back,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/think%20back.

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