Thought is the past tense and past participle of think.
2. countable noun [NOUN that]
A thought is an idea that you have in your mind.
The thought of Nick made her throat tighten. [+ of]
I tormented myself with the thought that life was just too comfortable.
He pushed the thought from his mind.
I've just had a thought.
3. plural noun [usually poss NOUN]
A person's thoughts are their mind, or all the ideas in their mind when they are concentrating on one particular thing.
I jumped to my feet so my thoughts wouldn't start to wander.
Usually at this time our thoughts are on Christmas.
If he wasn't there physically, he was always in her thoughts.
4. plural noun [oft poss NOUN]
A person's thoughts are their opinions on a particular subject.
Many of you have written to us to express your thoughts on the conflict. [+ on]
Mr Goodman, do you have any thoughts on that? [+ on]
[Also + about]
5. uncountable noun
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 seeingit.
He had given some thought to what she had told him.
After much thought I decided to end my marriage.
...the differences between his thought processes and ours.
Synonyms: thinking, consideration, reflection, deliberation More Synonyms of thought
6. countable noun
A thought is an intention, hope, or reason for doing something.
Sarah's first thought was to run back and get Max.
They had no thought of surrender. [+ of]
Morris has now banished all thoughts of retirement.
Synonyms: intention, plan, idea, design More Synonyms of thought
7. singular noun [oft adjective NOUN]
A thought is an act of kindness or an offer of help; used especially when you are thanking someone, or expressing admiration of someone.
'Would you like to move into the ward?'—'A kind thought, but no, thank you.'
'She has given them this seven hundred pounds.' 'What a lovely thought.'
8. uncountable noun
Thought is the group of ideas and beliefs which belongs, for example, to a particular religion, philosophy, science, or political party.
Aristotle's scientific theories dominated Western thought for fifteen hundred years.
This school of thought argues that depression is best treated by drugs.
9. See also second thought
More Synonyms of thought
thought in British English
(θɔːt)
verb
1. the past tense and past participle of think
noun
2.
the act or process of thinking; deliberation, meditation, or reflection
3.
a concept, opinion, or idea
4.
philosophical or intellectual ideas typical of a particular time or place
German thought in the 19th century
5.
application of mental attention; consideration
he gave the matter some thought
6.
purpose or intention
I have no thought of giving up
7.
expectation
no thought of reward
8.
a small amount; trifle
you could be a thought more enthusiastic
9.
kindness or regard
he has no thought for his widowed mother
Word origin
Old English thōht; related to Old Frisian thochta, Old Saxon, Old High German githācht
thought in American English1
(θɔt)
noun
1.
the act or process of thinking; reflection; meditation; cogitation
2.
the power of reasoning, or of conceiving ideas; capacity for thinking; intellect; imagination
3.
a result of thinking; idea, concept, opinion, etc.
4.
the ideas, principles, opinions, etc. prevalent at a given time or place or among a given people
modern thought in education
5.
attention; consideration; heed
give it a moment's thought
6.
mental engrossment; preoccupation; concentration
deep in thought
7.
intention or expectation
no thought of leaving
8.
a small amount, degree, etc.; a little; trifle
be a thought more careful
SIMILAR WORDS: iˈdea
Word origin
ME thouht < OE thoht < PGmc *thanht, pret. of *thankjan (> OE thencan: see think1)
thought in American English2
(θɔt)
verb transitive, verb intransitive
pt. & pp. of
think1, think2
More idioms containing
thought
give someone food for thought
Examples of 'thought' in a sentence
thought
Much thought has been given to how funds will close deficits before they lie down and die.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Open your heart to let negative thoughts float away and a new phase can begin.
The Sun (2016)
Your thoughts go deep and you find a way to talk and listen that really encourages others.
The Sun (2016)
He is always in our thoughts.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
They are classics of political thought.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We have but one thought: revolution in our hearts.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They are all just thoughts online, now.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He has cleared his mind of other thoughts and he's ready to go.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
If you are clear and engaged with the language that expresses your thought, it will have clarity.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
You could just say:'It was a really kind thought.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It gives me half an hour with just my own thoughts.
The Sun (2014)
With no thought given to us or the demonstrators that day.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It is a week to move your thoughts up a notch and into the realms of practicality.
The Sun (2016)
Yet he did watch training yesterday with that thought in mind.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Thought still hangs deep in the green trees.
The Times Literary Supplement (2011)
Try swapping any negative thoughts for positive ones.
The Sun (2012)
Some historians preserve the thoughts of the past and some use them for their own ends.
The Times Literary Supplement (2008)
We are getting to know his thoughts on things.
The Sun (2009)
His thoughts on the subject are crystal clear and unexpected.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The only completely awful thing was the thought of a person in a box.
various & introduction by Deirdre Chapman A Roomful of Birds - Scottish short stories 1990 (1990)
The implications of such a model for political thought and social change remain unclear.
Rowbotham, Sheila The Past is Before Us - feminism in action since the 1960s (1989)
Your mind is trapped in a habitual cycle of negative thoughts.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Much thought was given to the timing of his appearance.
Hebblethwaite, Peter Paul VI - The First Modern Pope (1993)
You are able to express your thoughts clearly and openly.
Mansfield, Patricia Why Am I Afraid to be Assertive? (1994)
You can write your thoughts and ideas and send them out through a blog within minutes.
Christianity Today (2000)
We should spare a thought for the prisoners too.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Thoughts of this kind probably prolong the condition.
Trickett, Shirley Coming Off Tranquillizers and Sleeping Pills (1991)
She likes her thoughts to be organised.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
This thought will always cheer when all else fails.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
What this means is that thought turns genes on or off.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Up to this time she had put no deep thought into what marriage meant.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
My mother thought that would be very disruptive.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It is easy to see why some students may find the thought of paying back student loans overwhelming.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
People don't very often write down their thoughts and intention.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Yet we also know that we are conscious, and that we have a rich internal mental life of thoughts and feelings.
Evans, Peter & Deehan, Geoff The Descent of Mind - the how and why of intelligence (1990)
Quotations
Thought flies and words go on footJulien GreenJournal
Learning without thought is labour lost; thought without learning is perilousConfuciusAnalects
In other languages
thought
British English: thought /θɔːt/ NOUN
A thought is an idea or opinion.
I hate the thought of someone suffering.
American English: thought
Arabic: فِكْرَة
Brazilian Portuguese: pensamento
Chinese: 思想
Croatian: misao
Czech: myšlenka
Danish: tanke
Dutch: gedachte
European Spanish: pensamiento
Finnish: ajattelu
French: pensée
German: Gedanke
Greek: σκέψη
Italian: pensiero
Japanese: 思考
Korean: 생각
Norwegian: tanke
Polish: myśl
European Portuguese: pensamento
Romanian: gând
Russian: мысль
Latin American Spanish: pensamiento
Swedish: tanke
Thai: ความคิด
Turkish: düşünce
Ukrainian: думка
Vietnamese: sự suy nghĩ
All related terms of 'thought'
think
If you think that something is the case , you have the opinion that it is the case.
New Thought
a movement interested in spiritual healing and the power of constructive thinking
thought-out
conceived and developed in the manner specified
free thought
thought unrestrained and uninfluenced by dogma or authority, esp in religious matters
thought-read
to read someone's mind or psychically know what someone's thoughts are
second thought
If you do something without a second thought , you do it without thinking about it carefully, usually because you do not have enough time or you do not care very much.
thought pattern
A pattern is the repeated or regular way in which something happens or is done.
thought police
a group of people with totalitarian views on a given subject, who constantly monitor others for any deviation from prescribed thinking
thought process
the process or act of using your mind to consider or think about something
thought-reader
someone who can read minds or psychically know others' thoughts
thought reading
the act of reading minds or trying to psychically interpret others' thoughts
thought shower
a discussion in which new ideas are generated and discussed
thought disorder
a cognitive disorder in which the patient's thoughts or conversations are characterized by irrationality or sudden changes of subject
thought experiment
a test in which one imagines the practical outcome of a hypothesis when physical proof may not be available
thought-provoking
If something such as a book or a film is thought-provoking , it contains interesting ideas that make people think seriously .
food for thought
If you give someone food for thought , you make them think carefully about something.
on second thought
after reconsideration
perish the thought!
If someone says perish the thought , they mean that they think that a suggestion or possibility is unpleasant or ridiculous .
thought transference
the communication between people of thoughts, feelings , desires , etc, involving mechanisms that cannot be understood in terms of known scientific laws
well-thought-of
having a good reputation ; respected
well-thought-out
carefully planned
think up
If you think something up , for example an idea or plan , you invent it using mental effort .
be lost in thought
If you are lost in thought , you give all your attention to what you are thinking about and do not notice what is going on around you.
think out
If you think something out , you consider all the aspects and details of it before doing anything or making a decision .
spare a thought for
If you spare a thought for an unfortunate person, you make an effort to think sympathetically about them and their bad luck .
think back
If you think back , you make an effort to remember things that happened to you in the past .
think over
If you think something over , you consider it carefully before making a decision .
think through
If you think a situation through , you consider it thoroughly, together with all its possible effects or consequences .
give someone food for thought
to make someone think very hard about an issue
give sb pause for thought
If something gives you pause for thought , it makes you think carefully about something, especially in a different way than you have thought about it before.
on second thoughts/on second thought
You can say on second thoughts or on second thought when you suddenly change your mind about something that you are saying or something that you have decided to do.
telepathy
If you refer to telepathy , you mean the direct communication of thoughts and feelings between people's minds , without the need to use speech , writing , or any other normal signals .
Chinese translation of 'thought'
thought
(θɔːt)
pt, pp
ofthink
n
(c) (= idea) 想法 (xiǎngfǎ) (个(個), gè)
⇒ The thought never crossed my mind.我从来没有这种想法。 (Wǒ cónglái méiyǒu zhè zhǒng xiǎngfǎ.)
(u) (= reflection) 沉思 (chénsī)
⇒ She frowned as though deep in thought.她皱着眉头好像陷入沉思。 (Tā zhòuzhe méitóu hǎoxiàng xiànrù shēnshēn de chénsī.)
(u) (= way of thinking) 观(觀)点(點) (guāndiǎn)
⇒ This school of thought argues that depression is best treated by drugs.这个学派的观点认为抑郁最好用药物治疗。 (Zhège xuépài de guāndiǎn rènwéi yìyù zuì hǎo yòng yàowù zhìliáo.)
(c) (= intention) 念头(頭) (niàntou) (个(個), gè)
⇒ Her one thought was to get back to Derek.她唯一的念头是回到德里克身边。 (Tā wéiyī de niàntou shì huídào Délǐkè shēnbiān.)
after much thought经(經)慎重考虑(慮)后(後) (jīng shènzhòng kǎolǜ hòu)
to give sth some thought琢磨某事 (zuómo mǒushì)
Derived Forms
thoughtsn pl (= opinions) 看法 (kànfǎ)
⇒ Tom disclosed his thoughts on Britain.汤姆透露了他对英国的看法。 (Tāngmǔ tòulòule tā duì Yīngguó de kànfǎ.)
think
(θɪŋk)
Word forms:ptppthought
vi
(= reflect) 思考 (sīkǎo)
⇒ He thought for a moment, but said nothing.他思考了一会儿，没说什么。 (Tā sīkǎole yīhuìr, méi shuō shénme.)
(= reason) 想 (xiǎng)
⇒ People didn't think this way 20 years ago.人们20年前不这么想。 (Rénmen èrshí nián qián bù zhème xiǎng.)
vt
(= be of the opinion, believe) 认(認)为(為) (rènwéi)
(= believe) 以为(為) (yǐwéi)
⇒ How old do you think I am?你以为我多大？ (Nǐ yǐwéi wǒ duō dà?)
(= reflect) 想 (xiǎng)
⇒ "What are you thinking?" — "I am thinking how lovely you look.""你在想什么？" "我在想你是多么好看。" ("Nǐ zài xiǎng shénme? " "Wǒ zài xiǎng nǐ shì duōme hǎokàn.")
(= conceive, imagine) 想出 (xiǎngchū)
n
to have a think about sth考虑(慮)某事 (kǎolǜ mǒushì)
to think of (= reflect upon) 想着(著) (xiǎngzhe) (= recall) 记(記)起 (jìqǐ) (= show consideration for) 考虑(慮) (kǎolǜ) (= conceive of) 想到 (xiǎngdào)
what do you think of ... ?你认(認)为(為) ... 怎么(麼)样(樣)? (nǐ rènwéi ... zěnmeyàng?)
to think about sth/sb想着(著)某事物/某人 (xiǎngzhe mǒu shìwù/mǒurén)
I'll think about it我要考虑(慮)一下 (wǒ yào kǎolǜ yīxià)
to think of doing sth考虑(慮)做某事 (kǎolǜ zuò mǒushì)
to think highly of sb看重某人 (kànzhòng mǒurén)
to think nothing of doing sth认(認)为(為)做某事没(沒)什么(麼)了不起 (rènwéi zuò mǒushì méishénme liǎobuqǐ)
to think aloud自言自语(語) (zì yán zì yǔ)
think again!别(別)想! (bié xiǎng!)
he is thought to have survived人们(們)认(認)为(為)他活了下来(來) (rénmen rènwéi tā huóle xiàlái)
I think so/not我想是/不是的 (wǒ xiǎng shì/bùshì de)
All related terms of 'thought'
think
( reflect ) 思考 sīkǎo ⇒ He thought for a moment, but said nothing. → 他思考了一会儿，没说什么。 Tā sīkǎole yīhuìr, méi shuō shénme.
second thought
▶ to have second thoughts about sth/about doing sth 重新考虑(慮)某事/做某事 chóngxīn kǎolǜ/zuò mǒushì
after much thought
经(經)慎重考虑(慮)后(後) jīng shènzhòng kǎolǜ hòu
food for thought
引人深思的事 yǐn rén shēnsī de shì
train of thought
思路 sīlù
he thought better of it
他重新考虑(慮)后(後)决(決)定不做 tā chóngxīn kǎolǜ hòu juédìng bù zuò
to be lost in thought
陷入沉思 xiànrù chénsī
to give sth some thought
琢磨某事 zuómo mǒushì
without a second thought
不假思索地 bù jiā sīsuǒ de
he thought that I was ill
他以为(為)我病了 tā yǐwéi wǒ bìng le
on second thoughts or ( US ) thought
经(經)重新考虑(慮)后(後) jìng chóngxīn kǎolǜ hòu
he is thought to have survived
人们(們)认(認)为(為)他活了下来(來) rénmen rènwéi tā huóle xiàlái
the thought never crossed my mind
我从(從)来(來)都没(沒)这(這)么(麼)想过(過) wǒ cónglái dōu méi zhème xiǎngguo
think up
( plan, scheme, excuse ) 想出 xiǎngchū
the thought flashed through his mind
一个(個)想法在他脑(腦)子里(裡)突然闪(閃)现(現) yī gè xiǎngfǎ zài tā nǎozi li tūrán shǎnxiàn
think back
▶ to think back (to sth) 回想起(某事) huíxiǎngqǐ (mǒushì)
After much thought I decided to quit my job and go travelling.
Synonyms
thinking
consideration
reflection
After days of reflection she decided to write back.
deliberation
His decision was the result of great deliberation.
regard
musing
She mistook his musing for purposeful loitering.
meditation
Lost in meditation, she walked with slow steps along the shore.
contemplation
The garden is a place of quiet contemplation.
introspection
rumination
navel-gazing (slang)
cogitation
brainwork
cerebration
2 (noun)
Definition
a concept or idea
It is my thought that the situation will be resolved.
Synonyms
opinion
Most who expressed an opinion spoke favourably of her.
view
You should make your views known to your local MP.
belief
It is my belief that a common ground can be found.
idea
Some of his ideas about democracy are entirely his own.
thinking
There was a strong theoretical dimension to his thinking.
concept
She added that the concept of arranged marriages is misunderstood in the west.
conclusion
We came to the conclusion that it was too difficult to combine the two techniques.
assessment
He was referred to a specialist for assessment.
notion
the notion that musical ability is present from birth
He has a realistic notion of his capabilities.
conviction
Their religious convictions prevented them from taking up arms.
judgment
In your judgment, what has changed over the past few years?
conception
The symphony is admirable in its conception.
conjecture
estimation
He has gone down considerably in my estimation.
3 (noun)
Definition
detailed consideration
He had given some thought to what she had told him.
Synonyms
consideration
He said there should be careful consideration of the company's future role.
study
the use of maps and visual evidence in the study of local history
attention
He turned his attention to the desperate state of housing in the province.
care
I chose my words with care.
regard
I have a very high regard for him and what he has achieved.
scrutiny
His private life came under media scrutiny.
heed
He pays too much heed these days to my nephew.
4 (noun)
Definition
an intention, hope, or reason for doing something
They had no thought of surrendering.
Synonyms
intention
She announced her intention of standing for parliament.
plan
Her plan was to teach the children at home.
idea
The idea is to help lower-income families to buy their homes.
design
Is there some design in having him here?
aim
a research programme that has failed to achieve its aim
purpose
They are prepared to go to any lengths to achieve their purpose.
object
The object of the exercise is to raise money for charity.
notion
5 (noun)
Definition
an intention, hope, or reason for doing something
He had now banished all thought of retirement.
Synonyms
hope
Kevin hasn't given up hope of being fit.
expectation
His nerves tingled with expectation.
dream
My dream is to have a house in the country.
prospect
There is little prospect of having these questions answered.
aspiration
the needs and aspirations of our pupils
anticipation
There's been an atmosphere of anticipation round here for some days.
6 (noun)
They had no thought for others who might get hurt.
Synonyms
concern
He had only gone along out of concern for his two grandsons.
care
He never seemed to have a care in the world.
regard
anxiety
His voice was full of anxiety.
sympathy
We expressed our sympathy for her loss.
compassion
They preach universal kindness and compassion.
thoughtfulness
solicitude
He is full of tender solicitude towards my sister.
attentiveness
7 (noun)
Synonyms
little
Don't give me too much. Just a little.
touch
She thought she might have a touch of flu.
dash
Add a dash of balsamic vinegar.
small amount
trifle
whisker (informal)
jot
It doesn't affect my judgement one jot.
soupçon (French)
Quotations
Thought flies and words go on foot [Julien Green – Journal]Learning without thought is labour lost; thought without learning is perilous [Confucius – Analects]
Additional synonyms
in the sense of aim
Definition
intention or purpose
a research programme that has failed to achieve its aim
Synonyms
intention,
end,
point,
plan,
course,
mark,
goal,
design,
target,
wish,
scheme,
purpose,
direction,
desire,
object,
objective,
ambition,
intent,
aspiration,
Holy Grail (informal)
in the sense of anticipation
Definition
the act of anticipating
There's been an atmosphere of anticipation round here for some days.
Synonyms
expectancy,
hope,
expectation,
apprehension,
foresight,
premonition,
preconception,
foretaste,
prescience,
forethought,
presentiment
in the sense of anxiety
Definition
a state of uneasiness about what may happen
His voice was full of anxiety.
Synonyms
uneasiness,
concern,
care,
worry,
doubt,
tension,
alarm,
distress,
suspicion,
angst,
unease,
apprehension,
misgiving,
suspense,
nervousness,
disquiet,
trepidation (formal),
foreboding,
restlessness,
solicitude,
perturbation,
watchfulness,
fretfulness,
disquietude,
apprehensiveness,
dubiety
Synonyms of 'thought'
thought
Explore 'thought' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of aspiration
Definition
a strong desire or aim
the needs and aspirations of our pupils
Synonyms
aim,
longing,
end,
plan,
hope,
goal,
design,
dream,
wish,
desire,
object,
intention,
objective,
ambition,
craving,
endeavour,
yearning,
eagerness,
Holy Grail (informal),
hankering
in the sense of assessment
He was referred to a specialist for assessment.
Synonyms
judgment,
analysis,
determination,
evaluation,
valuation,
appraisal,
estimation,
rating,
opinion,
estimate,
computation
in the sense of attention
Definition
concentrated direction of the mind
He turned his attention to the desperate state of housing in the province.
Synonyms
thinking,
thought,
mind,
notice,
consideration,
concentration,
observation,
scrutiny,
heed,
deliberation,
contemplation,
thoughtfulness,
attentiveness,
ATTN,
intentness,
heedfulness
in the sense of belief
Definition
opinion
It is my belief that a common ground can be found.
Synonyms
opinion,
feeling,
idea,
view,
theory,
impression,
assessment,
notion,
judgment,
point of view,
sentiment,
persuasion,
presumption
in the sense of care
Definition
careful or serious attention
I chose my words with care.
Synonyms
caution,
attention,
regard,
pains,
consideration,
heed,
prudence,
vigilance,
forethought,
circumspection,
watchfulness,
meticulousness,
carefulness
in the sense of care
Definition
trouble or worry
He never seemed to have a care in the world.
Synonyms
worry,
concern,
pressure,
trouble,
responsibility,
stress,
burden,
anxiety,
hardship,
woe,
disquiet,
affliction,
tribulation,
perplexity,
vexation
in the sense of cogitation
Synonyms
thought,
consideration,
reflection,
meditation,
deliberation,
contemplation,
rumination
in the sense of compassion
Definition
a feeling of distress and pity for the suffering or misfortune of another
They preach universal kindness and compassion.
Synonyms
sympathy,
understanding,
charity,
pity,
humanity,
ruth (archaic),
mercy,
heart,
quarter,
sorrow,
kindness,
tenderness,
condolence,
clemency,
commiseration,
fellow feeling,
soft-heartedness,
tender-heartedness,
aroha (New Zealand)
in the sense of concept
Definition
an abstract or general idea
She added that the concept of arranged marriages is misunderstood in the west.
Synonyms
idea,
view,
image,
theory,
impression,
notion,
conception,
hypothesis,
abstraction,
conceptualization
in the sense of conception
Definition
a notion, idea, or plan
The symphony is admirable in its conception.
Synonyms
idea,
plan,
design,
image,
concept,
notion
Additional synonyms
in the sense of conclusion
Definition
a final decision, opinion, or judgment based on reasoning
We came to the conclusion that it was too difficult to combine the two techniques.
Synonyms
decision,
agreement,
opinion,
settlement,
resolution,
conviction,
verdict,
judgment,
deduction,
inference
in the sense of contemplation
The garden is a place of quiet contemplation.
Synonyms
thought,
consideration,
reflection,
musing,
meditation,
pondering,
deliberation,
reverie,
rumination,
cogitation
in the sense of conviction
Definition
to be convincing
Their religious convictions prevented them from taking up arms.
Synonyms
belief,
view,
opinion,
principle,
faith,
persuasion,
creed,
tenet,
kaupapa (New Zealand)
in the sense of dash
Definition
a small amount
Add a dash of balsamic vinegar.
Synonyms
drop,
little,
bit,
shot (informal),
touch,
spot (British),
suggestion,
trace,
hint,
pinch,
sprinkling,
tot,
trickle,
nip,
tinge,
soupçon
in the sense of deliberation
Definition
careful consideration
His decision was the result of great deliberation.
Synonyms
consideration,
thought,
reflection,
study,
speculation,
calculation,
meditation,
forethought,
circumspection,
cogitation
in the sense of design
Definition
an intention
Is there some design in having him here?
Synonyms
intention,
end,
point,
aim,
plan,
goal,
dream,
target,
wish,
purpose,
desire,
object,
objective,
ambition,
intent
in the sense of dream
Definition
a goal or aim
My dream is to have a house in the country.
Synonyms
ambition,
wish,
fantasy,
plan,
hope,
goal,
design,
aim,
desire,
objective,
aspiration,
Holy Grail (informal),
pipe dream
in the sense of estimation
Definition
a considered opinion
He has gone down considerably in my estimation.
Synonyms
opinion,
view,
regard,
belief,
honour,
credit,
consideration,
judgment,
esteem,
evaluation,
admiration,
reverence,
veneration,
good opinion,
considered opinion
in the sense of expectation
Definition
something looked forward to, whether feared or hoped for
His nerves tingled with expectation.
Synonyms
anticipation,
hope,
possibility,
prospect,
chance,
fear,
promise,
looking forward,
excitement,
prediction,
outlook,
expectancy,
apprehension,
suspense
in the sense of heed
Definition
careful attention
He pays too much heed these days to my nephew.
Synonyms
thought,
care,
mind,
note,
attention,
regard,
respect,
notice,
consideration,
watchfulness,
heedfulness
Additional synonyms
in the sense of idea
Definition
a belief or opinion
Some of his ideas about democracy are entirely his own.
Synonyms
notion,
thought,
view,
understanding,
teaching,
opinion,
belief,
conclusion,
hypothesis,
impression,
conviction,
judgment,
interpretation,
sentiment,
doctrine,
conception,
viewpoint
in the sense of idea
Definition
aim or purpose
The idea is to help lower-income families to buy their homes.
Synonyms
intention,
aim,
purpose,
object,
end,
plan,
reason,
goal,
design,
objective,
motive
in the sense of jot
Definition
the least bit
It doesn't affect my judgement one jot.
Synonyms
bit,
detail,
ace,
scrap,
grain,
particle,
atom,
fraction,
trifle,
mite,
tad (informal),
speck,
morsel,
whit,
tittle,
iota,
scintilla,
smidgen or smidgin (informal)
in the sense of judgment
Definition
a decision formed after careful consideration
In your judgment, what has changed over the past few years?
Synonyms
opinion,
view,
estimate,
belief,
assessment,
conviction,
diagnosis,
valuation,
deduction,
appraisal
in the sense of meditation
Definition
the act of meditating
Lost in meditation, she walked with slow steps along the shore.
Synonyms
reflection,
thought,
concentration,
study,
musing,
pondering,
contemplation,
reverie,
ruminating,
rumination,
cogitation,
cerebration,
a brown study
in the sense of musing
She mistook his musing for purposeful loitering.
Synonyms
thinking,
reflection,
meditation,
abstraction,
contemplation,
introspection,
reverie,
dreaming,
day-dreaming,
rumination,
navel gazing (slang),
absent-mindedness,
cogitation,
brown study,
cerebration,
woolgathering
in the sense of notion
Definition
an idea or opinion
the notion that musical ability is present from birthHe has a realistic notion of his capabilities.
Synonyms
idea,
view,
opinion,
belief,
concept,
impression,
judgment,
sentiment,
conception,
apprehension,
inkling,
mental image or picture,
picture
in the sense of object
Definition
an aim or purpose
The object of the exercise is to raise money for charity.
Synonyms
purpose,
aim,
end,
point,
plan,
idea,
reason,
goal,
design,
target,
principle,
function,
intention,
objective,
intent,
motive,
end in view,
end purpose,
the why and wherefore
in the sense of plan
Her plan was to teach the children at home.
Synonyms
intention,
idea,
aim,
hope,
goal,
target,
object,
ambition
in the sense of prospect
There is little prospect of having these questions answered.
Synonyms
likelihood,
chance,
possibility,
plan,
hope,
promise,
proposal,
odds,
expectation,
probability,
anticipation,
presumption
Additional synonyms
in the sense of purpose
Definition
a fixed design or idea that is the object of an action
They are prepared to go to any lengths to achieve their purpose.
Synonyms
aim,
end,
plan,
hope,
view,
goal,
design,
project,
target,
wish,
scheme,
desire,
object,
intention,
objective,
ambition,
aspiration,
Holy Grail (informal)
in the sense of reflection
Definition
careful or long consideration
After days of reflection she decided to write back.
Synonyms
consideration,
thinking,
pondering,
deliberation,
thought,
idea,
view,
study,
opinion,
impression,
observation,
musing,
meditation,
contemplation,
rumination,
perusal,
cogitation,
cerebration
in the sense of regard
Definition
respect or affection
I have a very high regard for him and what he has achieved.
Synonyms
respect,
esteem,
deference,
store,
thought,
love,
concern,
care,
account,
note,
reputation,
honour,
consideration,
sympathy,
affection,
attachment,
repute
in the sense of scrutiny
Definition
very careful study or observation
His private life came under media scrutiny.
Synonyms
examination,
study,
investigation,
search,
inquiry,
analysis,
inspection,
exploration,
sifting,
once-over (informal),
perusal,
close study
in the sense of solicitude
Definition
anxiety or concern for someone's welfare
He is full of tender solicitude towards my sister.
Synonyms
concern,
care,
consideration,
attentiveness,
worry,
regard,
anxiety,
considerateness
in the sense of study
Definition
an investigation and analysis of a particular subject
the use of maps and visual evidence in the study of local history
Synonyms
examination,
investigation,
analysis,
consideration,
inspection,
scrutiny,
contemplation,
perusal,
cogitation
in the sense of sympathy
Definition
understanding of other people's problems
We expressed our sympathy for her loss.
Synonyms
compassion,
understanding,
pity,
empathy,
tenderness,
condolence(s),
thoughtfulness,
commiseration,
aroha (New Zealand)
in the sense of touch
Definition
a small amount
She thought she might have a touch of flu.
Synonyms
bit,
spot (British),
trace,
drop,
taste,
suggestion,
hint,
dash,
suspicion,
pinch,
smack,
small amount,
tinge,
whiff,
jot,
speck,
smattering,
intimation,
tincture
in the sense of view
Definition
opinion, judgment, or belief
You should make your views known to your local MP.
Synonyms
opinion,
thought,
idea,
belief,
thinking,
feeling,
attitude,
reckoning,
impression,
notion,
conviction,
judgment,
point of view,
sentiment,
viewpoint,
persuasion,
way of thinking,
standpoint
All related terms of 'thought'
think
believe, hold that, be of the opinion, conclude, esteem
food for thought
mental nourishment, mental stimulation, food for the mind