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Rule "thing vs. think"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: thing vs. think
Message: Did you mean the verb <suggestion>\3</suggestion>?
Category: Commonly Confused Words (ID: CONFUSED_WORDS)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • I thing you're right.
    Correction suggestion: think
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • I use that to make sure I close things properly.
ID: THING_THINK [2]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-23 22:33:10 +0100)