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it's
Contraction
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The contraction of "it is".
Bring you coat. It's raining.
"Where's the book?" "It's on the teacher's desk."
"What's that?" "This? It's just a piece of paper."
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The contraction of "it has".
It's been a long time since I've had cake.
easier
adverb
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more easily
than
Preposition
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Used to compare two things that are not equal.
The tree is higher than the house.
He is better than me.
It was much better than I'd expected.
you
Pronoun
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Used instead of the name of the person being spoken to; it is a second-person pronoun.
You are my best friend.
Can I go to the shops with you?
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Used to talk about anyone.
You have to be 18 years old to see that film.
She has problems with her eyes, and can't see you properly.
you
Determinative
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Used before a word that means the person or people someone is talking to.
You guys can leave now.
think
Verb
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If you think something, you feel that it is or may be true.
Some people think this is a good idea, but I don't think so.
I think the best thing to do now is to go home.
I just thought you might want some coffee.
I really think you should stop seeing her.
What do you think about the new teacher?
Vancouver is thought to be a good place to live.
I think he's a doctor.
I think she wants us to go that way.
I thought I saw something.
"Is this right?" "I think so."
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If you think about something, you use your mind to give it your attention.
"What's the best way?" "I'm not sure. Let me think."
All day I was thinking about my sister in Lisbon.
You know you can't do that. What were you thinking?
I don't want to think about that right now.
Just think how nice it will be when we're finished.
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If you think something, you hear the words in your head.
"It's no good," she thought.
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You use think in suggestions and requests.
I was thinking we could go out tonight.
Do you think you could help me here?
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If you don't think to do something, you don't remember to do it.
I didn't think to ask her.
I can't think where my keys are.
think
Noun
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If you say you'll have a think about something, it means you'll give it your attention.