idea
/ai'diə/
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Noun:
- A thought, concept, or mental impression: An "idea" is something formed in the mind, such as a thought, suggestion, or plan.
- An opinion or belief: An "idea" can also represent a personal view or conviction about something.
- A purpose or intention: It can refer to the aim or objective behind an action.
- A vague notion or impression: It can indicate a general understanding or feeling about something, not necessarily precise.
- A musical theme: In music, an "idea" is a melodic subject or motif that forms the basis of a composition.
Examples of Usage
- As a thought or concept:
- She had a brilliant idea for a new novel.
- The idea of freedom is important to them.
- As an opinion or belief:
- He has some strange ideas about politics.
- What's your idea of a perfect vacation?
- As a purpose or intention:
- The idea of the exercise is to improve teamwork.
- My idea was to finish the work early.
- As a vague notion:
- I have no idea what you're talking about.
- Can you give me an idea of the cost?
- As a musical theme:
- The composer developed the main idea throughout the symphony.
Advanced Usage
- "To get the idea": to understand something.
- After explaining it twice, he finally got the idea.
- "To have no idea": to be completely unaware or ignorant of something.
- I had no idea the meeting was canceled.
- "The very idea!": an exclamation expressing shock or disapproval at a suggestion.
- You want me to apologize? The very idea!
- "To toy with the idea": to consider something casually or without serious commitment.
- She's toying with the idea of moving abroad.
Variants and Related Words
- Ideal (noun/adjective): A standard of perfection; or, representing a perfect standard.
- She is his ideal of beauty. (noun)
- This is an ideal solution. (adjective)
- Ideate (verb): To form an idea or conception of.
- The team will ideate new marketing strategies.
- Ideation (noun): The process of forming ideas.
- The workshop focused on creative ideation.
Synonyms
- Concept: An abstract idea or general notion.
- Thought: An idea or mental process.
- Notion: A vague or general idea or understanding.
- Plan: A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.
- Impression: A vague idea, feeling, or opinion.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
(Note: "Idea" is a noun and does not form phrasal verbs. This section lists common verb phrases involving the concept of ideas.) - Come up with an idea: To think of or suggest an idea. - We need to come up with an idea for the project. - Run an idea by someone: To present an idea to someone for their opinion. - Can I run an idea by you? - Shoot down an idea: To reject an idea decisively. - The manager shot down our proposal immediately.
Related Idioms
- "Bright idea": A clever or intelligent idea (often used sarcastically).
- Whose bright idea was it to leave the door unlocked?
- "Put ideas into someone's head": To suggest something, often something ambitious or troublesome, to someone.
- Don't put ideas into his head about quitting his job.
- "Food for thought": Something that warrants serious consideration or thinking about (an idea that provokes thought).
- His lecture provided plenty of food for thought.
Noun
- (music) melodic subject of a musical composition
- the theme is announced in the first measures
- the accompanist picked up the idea and elaborated it
- an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
- an estimate of what it would cost
- a rough idea how long it would take
- a personal view
- he has an idea that we don't like him
- your intention; what you intend to do
- he had in mind to see his old teacher
- the idea of the game is to capture all the pieces
- the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
- it was not a good idea
- the thought never entered my mind