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think of vs select

select vs think of

think of is not an adjective while select is an adjective.

think of and select both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
think of No No Yes No
select No Yes Yes No
As verbs, select is a hypernym of think of; that is, select is a word with a broader meaning than think of:
  • think of: choose in one's mind
  • select: pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
Other hypernyms of think of include choose, pick out, take.
think of (adjective) select (adjective)
selected or chosen for special qualifications
of superior grade
think of (verb) select (verb)
keep in mind for attention or consideration pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
look on as or consider
intend to refer to
take into consideration, have in view
choose in one's mind
devise or invent
Difference between think of and select

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