Phrase guide

think better of

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To change one's mind concerning, especially to decide against.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • He got halfway out the door, thought better of it, and decided to stay home, instead.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: reconsider

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: muuttaa mielensä — to change one's mind concerning, especially to decide against
  • Finnish: tulla toisiin ajatuksiin — to change one's mind concerning, especially to decide against
  • Hungarian: meggondolja magát — to change one's mind concerning, especially to decide against
  • Italian: ripensare — to change one's mind concerning, especially to decide against
  • Russian: передумать (peredumatʹ) — to change one's mind concerning, especially to decide against