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thought

[θɔːt]

thought Definition

  • 1an idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind
  • 2the process of considering or remembering something

Using thought: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "thought" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I had a thought about how to solve the problem.

  • Example

    She gave some thought to the proposal before rejecting it.

  • Example

    He was lost in thought and didn't hear me come in.

  • Example

    The thought of losing her made him sad.

thought Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for thought

Antonyms for thought

Idioms Using thought

  • to be mistaken about something

    Example

    If you think I'm going to lend you money, you have another thought coming.

  • deeply absorbed in one's own thoughts

    Example

    She was lost in thought and didn't notice the time passing.

  • a group or organization that monitors and suppresses dissenting or unpopular views or opinions

    Example

    Some people fear that social media is becoming a kind of thought police, censoring certain viewpoints.

Phrases with thought

  • a sequence of connected ideas or thoughts

    Example

    I lost my train of thought when the phone rang.

  • something worth thinking about or considering

    Example

    The article provided some food for thought on the issue of climate change.

  • a change of opinion or decision after reconsidering something

    Example

    On second thought, I think I'll stay home tonight.

Origins of thought

from Old English 'thōht', meaning 'the act of thinking'

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Summary: thought in Brief

The term 'thought' [θɔːt] refers to an idea or opinion produced by thinking, or the process of considering or remembering something. It can be a sudden realization, as in 'I had a thought about how to solve the problem,' or a deliberate process, as in 'She gave some thought to the proposal before rejecting it.' Phrases like 'train of thought' and 'food for thought' extend the concept, while idioms like 'have another thought coming' and 'thought police' add figurative meanings.

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