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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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   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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   1. : something that is thought: such as. a. : an individual act or product of thinking. b. : a developed intention or plan. had no thought of leaving home. c. : something (such as an opinion or belief) in the mind.

4. 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. Thought can also refer to the organized beliefs of a period, individual, or group.

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   a single act or product of thinking; idea or notion: to collect one's thoughts. the act or process of thinking; mental activity: Thought as well as action wearies us. Synonyms: cogitation, reflection, deliberation, rumination, meditation.

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

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8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionthought noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of thought noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › thoughtTHOUGHT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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