retrospect vs think back
think back vs retrospectretrospect is a noun but think back is not a noun.
retrospect and think back both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| retrospect | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| think back | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
think back is a hypernym of
retrospect; that is, think back is a
word with a broader meaning than retrospect:
- retrospect: look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events); remember
- think back: recapture the past; indulge in memories
Other hypernyms of retrospect include
remember.
| retrospect (noun) | think back (noun) |
|---|---|
| contemplation of things past |
| retrospect (verb) | think back (verb) |
|---|---|
| look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events); remember | recapture the past; indulge in memories |
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