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   thought

   /θɔːt/

   noun

   • 1. an idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind: "Maggie had a sudden thought" Similar ideanotionline of thinkingbeliefconceptconceptionconvictionopinionviewimpressionimageperceptionmental pictureassumptionpresumptionhypothesistheorysuppositionpostulationabstractionapprehensionunderstandingconceptualizationfeelingfunny feelingsuspicionsneaking suspicionhunch
   • ▪ one's mind or attention: "he's very much in our thoughts and prayers"
   • ▪ an act of considering or remembering someone or something: "she hadn't given a thought to Max for some time"
   • ▪ an intention, hope, or idea of doing or receiving something: "he had given up all thoughts of making London his home" Similar anticipationexpectationprospectcontemplationlikelihoodpossibilityfearhopeaspirationambitiondreamintentionideaplandesignpurposeaim
   • ▪ to a small extent; somewhat: dated "those of us who work at home may find our hands a thought freer"
   • 2. the action or process of thinking: "Sophie sat deep in thought" Similar thinkingreasoningcontemplationmusingponderingconsiderationreflectionintrospectiondeliberationstudyruminationcogitationmeditationbroodingmulling overreveriebrown studyconcentrationdebatespeculationrare:cerebration
   • ▪ the formation of opinions, especially as a philosophy or system of ideas, or the opinions so formed: "the freedom of thought and action"
   • ▪ careful consideration or attention: "I haven't given it much thought" Similar attentionconsiderationheedregardnoticescrutinycare
   • ▪ concern for another's well-being or convenience: "he is carrying on the life of a single man, with no thought for me" Similar compassionsympathycaringconcernregardsolicitudesolicitousnessempathyconsiderationkindnesskindlinesskind-heartednesstender-heartednesstendernesswarmthwarm-heartednessunderstandingsensitivitythoughtfulnesscharitycharitablenessbenignitybenevolencephilanthropyaltruismmagnanimity

   Word Origin Old Englishthōht, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch gedachte, also to think.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTHOUGHT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of thought as a verb and a noun, with examples of usage and synonyms. Find out how to use thought in different contexts and expressions, such as to give someone thought, to have a thought, or to cross someone's mind.

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word thought, from a mental representation or formulation to a developed intention or plan. See synonyms, examples, phrases, and word history of thought.

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the word thought as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, example sentences, and related phrases. Find out how to spell, pronounce, and distinguish thought from other words like idea, conception, and notion.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › thoughtThought - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Thought is the process of using your mind to consider something. It can also be the product of that process: an idea or just the thing you're thinking about.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTHOUGHT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Thought is the activity of thinking, especially deeply, carefully, or logically. Alice had been so deep in thought that she had walked past her car without even seeing it. He had given some thought to what she had told him.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › thoughtThought - definition of thought by The Free Dictionary

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   1. the act or process of thinking; deliberation, meditation, or reflection. 2. a concept, opinion, or idea.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of thought – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of thought as a noun in English, with synonyms, idioms and translations. Find out how to use thought to express an idea, an opinion, a caring action or a set of ideas.