"I think" meaning in English

See I think in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} I think
  1. (after another phrase) Expressing doubt or skepticism.
    Sense id: en-I_think-en-phrase-NQgBJQ4E
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see I, think.. Related terms: I don't think
    Sense id: en-I_think-en-phrase-DAj19vvB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 34 66 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 21 79 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 16 84

Alternative forms

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