notion

noun
UK: /ˈnəʊ.ʃən/
US: /ˈnoʊ.ʃən/

  1. An idea or belief about something

    1. I have a notion to go to the cinema tonight because I'm bored.
    2. The prevailing notion is that using less plastic will save the planet.

  2. A general understanding of something

    1. She has some notion of what the job involves, but not a full understanding.
    2. I only had a vague notion about what the speaker was trying to say about politics.

  3. An impulse or sudden desire

    1. He had a sudden notion to dye his hair blue so that he could stand out more.
    2. She had a wild notion to quit her job and travel the world even though she had no money.

Synonyms

idea belief concept impression thought understanding feeling opinion fancy whim

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "notion" in English means: An idea or belief about something, A general understanding of something, An impulse or sudden desire.

The phonetic transcription of "notion" is /ˈnəʊ.ʃən/ in British English and /ˈnoʊ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "notion": idea, belief, concept, impression, thought, understanding, feeling, opinion, fancy, whim.

Example usage of "notion": "I have a notion to go to the cinema tonight because I'm bored.". More examples on the page.