thought

noun
UK: /θɔːt/
US: /θɔːt/

  1. An idea or opinion that you have in your mind.

    1. I had a thought about going to the beach today. [ ] [ ]
    2. The thought of failing the exam filled her with anxiety and dread. [ ] [ ]

  2. The process of thinking.

    1. He needed time for thought before making a decision. [ ] [ ]
    2. The project requires careful thought and meticulous planning. [ ] [ ]

  3. Careful consideration or attention.

    1. Thank you for your thought in choosing this gift for me. [ ] [ ]
    2. She showed a lot of thought when organizing the surprise party. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

idea opinion belief notion concept consideration reflection contemplation
thought verb

  1. Past simple and past participle of think.

    1. I thought about you yesterday. [ ] [ ]
    2. She thought the movie was very interesting and well-made. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "thought" in English means: An idea or opinion that you have in your mind., The process of thinking., Careful consideration or attention..

The phonetic transcription of "thought" is /θɔːt/ in British English and /θɔːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "thought": idea, opinion, belief, notion, concept, consideration, reflection, contemplation.

Example usage of "thought": "I had a thought about going to the beach today.". More examples on the page.