think OF or ABOUT

Prepositions might be confusing, especially when there is no or little difference in meaning. 
Of or about? What is the real difference between these two and is it possible to grasp it, not necesssarily being a native speaker?

Let's try:


THINK OF

= make up:  We'll have to think of (= make up) a pretty good excuse for being late.
by Cambridge Dictionary
= consider:   Think of (= consider) him as someone who will always help me.
by Cambridge Dictionary

More examples:

Did you think of me at all when you were abroad? (Did I come to mind)
Do you think of me as your friend or lover? (Do you see me / consider me to be...)
Just think of me next time you need someone to help you. (Remember me)

Sometimes, you can use both interchangeably when you have someone or somethink on your mind:
I think about/of you all the time.

THINK ABOUT

= to occupy one's mind: Have you though about my birthday present?

I was thinking about you the whole time I was with her. (Continuously)
I think about you whenever I get lonely (Occasionally)
I will think about you when I'm gone (Frequently)

Summarizing, to think of something means you're at least aware of the thing, but may not have given it a great deal of consideration. If you think about something this normally implies more focussed or extended attention.

I hope this will be of some help to you and next time I'll try to show you the difference between dream of/about & heard of/about:)

Stay posted!!

source: google images