thought

[θɔːt]

thought Definition

• 1. an idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind
• 2. the 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

• idea
• concept
• notion
• view
• belief

Antonyms for thought

• fact
• reality

Idioms Using thought

• have another thought coming

  to be mistaken about something

  Example

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

• lost in thought

  deeply absorbed in one's own thoughts

  Example

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

• thought police

  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

• train of thought

  a sequence of connected ideas or thoughts

  Example

  I lost my train of thought when the phone rang.

• food for thought

  something worth thinking about or considering

  Example

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

• second thought

  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.