thought

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thought

A student has a sudden thought while reading a book.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • An idea, opinion, or concept formed in the mind: A personal belief or judgment that is not necessarily based on proof or certainty.
    • The process or act of thinking: The activity of using your mind to consider something carefully.
    • The product of thinking; the content of cognition: The main thing or idea you are thinking about.
    • A particular system of ideas or way of thinking: The organized beliefs of a period, group, or individual.
Examples of Usage
  • As an idea or opinion:
    • What are your thoughts on the new policy?
    • A sudden thought occurred to her.
  • As the process of thinking:
    • She was lost in thought.
    • He gave the problem a great deal of thought.
  • As the product of thinking:
    • The thought of failing never entered his mind.
    • It was a comforting thought.
  • As a system of ideas:
    • Modern scientific thought.
    • Greek philosophical thought.
Advanced Usage
  • "Food for thought": Something that warrants serious consideration or reflection.
    • The documentary provided plenty of food for thought.
  • "Perish the thought": Used to say that you hope something will not happen or is not true.
    • Me, get angry? Perish the thought!
  • "On second thought(s)": Used to introduce a revised opinion or decision reached after reconsideration.
    • I'll have coffee. No, on second thought, I'll have tea.
Variants and Related Words
  • Think (verb): To have a particular idea, opinion, or mental process.
    • I think it will rain.
  • Thoughtful (adjective):
    • Engaged in or showing careful thought.
      • A thoughtful analysis.
    • Considerate of others.
      • It was very thoughtful of you to call.
  • Thoughtless (adjective): Showing a lack of consideration for others; not thinking.
    • A thoughtless remark.
  • Thought-provoking (adjective): Causing one to think deeply.
    • A thought-provoking lecture.
Synonyms
  • Idea: A thought or suggestion.
  • Notion: A conception of or belief about something.
  • Reflection: Serious thought or consideration.
  • Cogitation: The action of thinking deeply.
  • Belief: A feeling of being sure that something exists or is true.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

Note: "Thought" is a noun, not a verb, so it does not form phrasal verbs. The related verb is "think." - Think over: To consider something carefully. - I need to think it over before I decide. - Think through: To consider all the possible details and consequences of something. - We must think this plan through.

Related Idioms
  • A penny for your thoughts: Said to someone who is deep in thought when you want to know what they are thinking.
    • You've been quiet all morning. A penny for your thoughts?
  • Lost in thought: So absorbed in thinking that one is unaware of one's surroundings.
    • She sat by the window, lost in thought.
  • As quick as thought: Extremely fast.
    • The solution came to him as quick as thought.
thought

A student has a sudden thought while reading a book.

Noun
  1. a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
    • my opinion differs from yours
    • I am not of your persuasion
    • what are your thoughts on Haiti?
  2. the organized beliefs of a period or group or individual
    • 19th century thought
    • Darwinian thought
  3. the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
    • thinking always made him frown
    • she paused for thought
  4. the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
    • it was not a good idea
    • the thought never entered my mind

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